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Proclamation 8786

Cesar Chavez Day, 2012

This proclamation designates March 31, 2012, as Cesar Chavez Day to honor the civil rights and labor leader's legacy. It calls on Americans to observe the day with service, community, and education programs, while recounting Chavez's founding of the United Farm Workers and previous administration tributes including a National Historical Landmark designation and a Navy ship naming.

Federal Register Open PDF 77 FR 18895

Impact dates

  1. Cesar Chavez Day observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim March 31, 2012, as Cesar Chavez Day
  • Call upon all Americans to observe this day with appropriate service, community, and education programs

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation issued March 23, 2012
  • Cesar Chavez Day designated for March 31, 2012

Near term (90d)

  • March 31, 2012 observance with service and education programs

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8786: Cesar Chavez Day, 2012 · Executive Orders