César Chávez Day

César Chávez Day

César Chávez Day is a state holiday in California observed on March 31, in remembrance of Cesar Chavez's birthday, or the appropriate Monday or Friday nearest that date. The state holiday is intended to promote service to the community in honor of Chavez's life and work. All state government offices, community colleges, and libraries are closed, except for K-12 schools. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger suspended observance of the holiday in 2004 and 2005 to save money during the aftermath of the power crisis. Chavez Day is currently a holiday in eight states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Michigan, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, and Wisconsin. [ [http://www.chavezfoundation.org/_page.php?code=003003000000000&page_ttl=Chavez+Day&kind=1] Chavez Foundation: Cesar Chavez Day 2008] .

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*Cesar Chavez

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