Supporting the designation of April 10 as "Dolores Huerta Day", in honor of the accomplishments and legacy of the trailblazing labor and civil rights leader Dolores Huerta.
This resolution expresses support for designating April 10 as "Dolores Huerta Day" to honor the profound accomplishments and enduring legacy of Dolores Huerta. It recognizes her as a trailblazing labor and civil rights leader whose work has significantly impacted the United States. The resolution highlights Huerta's pivotal role in co-founding the National Farm Workers Association, which later became the United Farm Workers' Union. She was instrumental in organizing the Delano strike and leading nationwide grape boycotts, which led to successful union contracts and the groundbreaking California Agricultural Labor Relations Act of 1975, allowing farm workers to collectively organize. Furthermore, the resolution acknowledges her advocacy for safer working conditions , women's equality, and her origination of the rallying cry "Si Se Puede." It also notes her continued efforts through the Dolores Huerta Foundation to fight for civil rights and equality, emphasizing her commitment to nonviolent activism and her numerous accolades, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
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Submitted in House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Submitted in House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Supporting the designation of April 10 as "Dolores Huerta Day", in honor of the accomplishments and legacy of the trailblazing labor and civil rights leader Dolores Huerta.
USA119th CongressHRES-1170| House
| Updated: 4/14/2026
This resolution expresses support for designating April 10 as "Dolores Huerta Day" to honor the profound accomplishments and enduring legacy of Dolores Huerta. It recognizes her as a trailblazing labor and civil rights leader whose work has significantly impacted the United States. The resolution highlights Huerta's pivotal role in co-founding the National Farm Workers Association, which later became the United Farm Workers' Union. She was instrumental in organizing the Delano strike and leading nationwide grape boycotts, which led to successful union contracts and the groundbreaking California Agricultural Labor Relations Act of 1975, allowing farm workers to collectively organize. Furthermore, the resolution acknowledges her advocacy for safer working conditions , women's equality, and her origination of the rallying cry "Si Se Puede." It also notes her continued efforts through the Dolores Huerta Foundation to fight for civil rights and equality, emphasizing her commitment to nonviolent activism and her numerous accolades, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom.