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This resolution honors César Chávez by calling upon all Californians to observe his birthday, March 31, as a day of public service while recognizing his significant contributions to farmworkers' rights and social justice. The resolution provides extensive background on Chávez's life, including his experiences as a farmworker, his work with the Community Service Organization and later the United Farm Workers (UFW), and his peaceful activism for improved labor conditions and civil rights. It highlights Chávez's notable achievements, such as organizing strikes and marches, helping establish the Agricultural Labor Relations Act, and earning prestigious honors like the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The resolution specifically asks Californians to recognize the hard work and self-sacrifice of farmworkers, learn from Chávez's principles of nonviolence and social justice, and understand that farmworkers continue to face challenging working conditions. Additionally, the resolution directs the Senate Secretary to distribute copies of the resolution to the Chávez family, the UFW, the César Chávez Foundation, and the resolution's author, thereby ensuring Chávez's legacy is remembered and honored.