April 10 Named Dolores Huerta Day In Washington
Earlier this week, the Washington Legislature passed a measure designating April 10th as Dolores Huerta Day. The measure honoring the Mexican-American social activist passed the Senate unanimously Monday as Huerta watched a few feet from the chamber floor. The House passed it on a 62-34 vote earlier this month, and the bill now heads to Gov. Jay Inslee for his signature.
Huerta, who will turn 89 on April 10th, was a labor leader and civil rights activist who formed United Farm Workers with Cesar Chavez. Last year, Washington lawmakers passed a bill designating March 31st as Cesar Chavez Day. Such days of recognition are not considered legal holidays in the state.
In 2012, Obama acknowledged Huerta for her role in the creation of his “Yes, We Can” slogan during his first presidential campaign. Her “Si, Se Puede” rallying cry was part of the farmworkers’ movement.
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