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Proc 9410ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9410

César Chávez Day, 2016

President Obama proclaimed March 31, 2016 as César Chávez Day, calling on Americans to observe it with service, community, and education programs honoring the labor and civil rights leader's legacy. The proclamation recounts Chávez's work with farm workers and unions while connecting his legacy to contemporary policy goals including minimum wage increases, paid leave, and immigration reform.

Federal Register Open PDF 81 FR 19465

Impact dates

  1. César Chávez Day observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim March 31, 2016 as César Chávez Day
  • Call upon all Americans to observe this day with appropriate service, community, and education programs

Timeline

Immediate

  • March 31, 2016 designated as César Chávez Day

Near term (90d)

  • Americans encouraged to participate in service and education programs on March 31, 2016

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Proclamation includes policy advocacy (minimum wage, paid leave, immigration reform) that goes beyond pure commemoration, potentially blurring ceremonial and political boundaries
  • No binding mandates or resource allocations attached to the call for observance
Proclamation 9410: César Chávez Day, 2016 · Executive Orders