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O� SpUTti gO <br />U O <br />y., re ce l <br />■ <br />1865 RESOLUTION NO. <br />A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, <br />INDIANA, DECLARING THE WEEK OF MARCH 24 — 31 <br />AS FARMWORKER AWARENESS WEEK IN SOUTH BEND, INDIANA <br />NX�, the South Bend Common Council notes that National Farmworker Awareness Week (NFAW) <br />is a week of action to raise awareness about farmworker issues in our communities; and <br />6�, this year marks the 18 "' Annual Farmworker Awareness Week which provides opportunities to <br />learn about farmworker conditions and to honor their important contributions to society; and <br />G cep, 85% of our fruits and vegetables are handpicked by an estimated 2 -3 million men, women, and <br />children working in farm fields throughout the United States. Farms are in every state yet farmworkers remain <br />largely invisible and continue to live and work in horrific conditions. Farm work is the third most dangerous job <br />in the United States; and <br />6%" this year Farmworker Awareness Week coincides with Cesar Chavez's birthday on March 31St <br />Cesar Chavez dedicated himself to non - violent organizing for fair wages, safer working conditions and dignity <br />for the men, women and children who work in the fields. <br />Section I. On behalf of the residents of the City of South Bend, the South Bend Common Council is proud <br />to honor all of the thousands of men, women and children who plant, cultivate, harvest and process our agricultural <br />products throughout the State of Indiana and throughout the United States. <br />Section II. The Common Council hereby declares the week of March 24 — 31, 2017 as Farmworker <br />Awareness Week in South Bend, Indiana, and calls upon everyone to reflect upon the tireless efforts of Cesar <br />Chavez whose dedication and commitment to raise awareness has helped bring justice to those who toil in the <br />fields. <br />Section III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common <br />Council and approval by the Mayor. <br />Tim Scott, 1St District Oliver J. Davis, 6th District <br />Regina Williams Preston, 2nd District John Voorde, At Large <br />Randy Kelly, 3rd District Gavin Ferlic, At Large <br />Jo M. Broden, 4th District Karen L. White, At Large <br />Dr. David Varner, 5th District Council Attorney <br />�.,aFi6 dad of A 2017 <br />Office of the City Clerk Pete Buttigieg, Mayor of South Bend <br />