Press Releases
Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami
202-226-7616
03/28/2008
Pelosi Statement on the Anniversary of Cesar Chavez’ Birthday
“Cesar Chavez championed the causes of justice and equality
and inspired millions with his vision of hope and prosperity for working
people. With enormous passion and
dignity, he claimed for
“I was proud that the House acted last year on legislation
that could allow for the inclusion of significant places in Cesar Chavez’ life
in the National Park System. It would be
a fitting tribute to a man whose good works so deeply impacted
“On the occasion of what would have been Cesar Chavez’ 81st
birthday, we pause to thank this great man for the gifts he gave to America’s
workers, to rededicate ourselves to the causes he championed, and to recommit
our nation to renewing the American dream for all. As Cesar Chavez said, ‘Si Se Puede!’”