New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

New Jersey Senate Bill SR105

Introduced
6/13/24  

Caption

Recognizes and celebrates April 10 as Dolores Huerta's birthday.

Impact

By celebrating Dolores Huerta's birthday officially, this resolution seeks to acknowledge and promote awareness about her lifelong work in social justice, workers' rights, and her fight for representation of Latinos and women in political spheres. The resolution symbolizes a commitment to continue Huerta's work by advocating for labor rights and social equity.

Summary

Senate Resolution No. 105 is a tribute recognizing April 10 as Dolores Huerta's birthday. Dolores Huerta is a celebrated activist born in 1930, prominently known for her efforts in labor activism and the Chicano civil rights movement. This resolution honors her contributions to the rights of farm workers and her significant role in establishing organizations aimed at improving labor conditions. The resolution highlights her efforts in co-founding the National Farm Workers Association, which evolved into the United Farm Workers Union (UFW), and her advocacy for better working conditions for farm laborers.

Contention

While this Senate Resolution does not appear to have notable points of contention as it primarily serves a commemorative purpose, it reflects broader themes of advocacy and recognition of historical figures in civil rights and labor movements. The decision to officially recognize Dolores Huerta could be seen as part of a larger movement to honor and elevate the voices of those who fought for labor rights in America, potentially inspiring both support and critique among differing political groups based on their views on labor and civil rights issues.

Companion Bills

NJ AR126

Same As Recognizes and celebrates April 10 as Dolores Huerta's birthday.

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