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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This Senate Resolution recognizes and celebrates April 10 as Dolores Huerta's birthday. Dolores Huerta, born on April 10, 1930, in New Mexico, became a significant figure in labor activism and the Chicano civil rights movement. Raised by her mother in California, Huerta experienced discrimination early in life, yet pursued an education and earned an associate teaching degree. Married twice to fellow activists and a mother of seven, Huerta co-founded the Community Service Organization (CSO) and later the National Farm Workers Association (NFWA) with César Chávez, which evolved into the United Farm Workers' Union (UFW). Huerta was instrumental in organizing strikes, negotiating contracts for farm workers, and advocating for their rights, including leading boycotts that resulted in legislative changes, including the California Agricultural Labor Relations Act of 1975. Huerta continued her activism throughout the 1970s to 2000s, focusing on workers' rights and promoting Latino and women's representation in politics. Huerta, who coined the motto "Sí se puede," has received numerous honors, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2012. At 94 years old, Huerta remains active in various organizations, including the Dolores Huerta Foundation advocating for feminist and labor issues, and her legacy continues to inspire social justice and workers' rights activism.
AI Summary
This resolution recognizes and celebrates April 10 as Dolores Huerta's birthday, honoring her lifelong dedication to labor activism and the Chicano civil rights movement. Born in New Mexico and raised in California, Huerta faced discrimination but pursued education and became a co-founder of the Community Service Organization (CSO) and later the National Farm Workers Association (NFWA), which evolved into the United Farm Workers' Union (UFW) alongside César Chávez. She was instrumental in organizing strikes, negotiating contracts for farm workers, and leading boycotts that led to significant legislative changes, such as the California Agricultural Labor Relations Act of 1975, which granted farm workers the right to unionize. Huerta also advocated for workers' rights and increased political representation for Latinos and women, coining the influential motto "Sí se puede," meaning "Yes, it can be done." Her extensive contributions have been recognized with numerous honors, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and at 94 years old, she continues her activism through organizations like the Dolores Huerta Foundation, inspiring social justice and workers' rights movements.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/SR12 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/SR/12_I1.HTM |
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