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Proc 8487ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8487

Cesar Chavez Day, 2010

This proclamation designates March 31, 2010, as Cesar Chavez Day to honor the labor leader and civil rights activist on what would have been his 83rd birthday. It calls on Americans to observe the day with service, community, and education programs but creates no legal obligations or federal holiday status.

Federal Register Open PDF 75 FR 17025

Impact dates

  1. Cesar Chavez Day proclamation takes effect

Key directives

  • Proclaim March 31, 2010, as Cesar Chavez Day
  • Call upon all Americans to observe this day with appropriate service, community, and education programs

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation issued March 31, 2010

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Non-binding call to action with no enforcement mechanism
  • Does not establish recurring annual federal holiday or day off for federal workers
Proclamation 8487: Cesar Chavez Day, 2010 · Executive Orders