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REGULAR MEETING March 12, 2018 Ms. Rivera stated, Ahora, por to tanto, se resuelve, por el Consejo Comun de la Ciudad de South Bend, Indiana, como sigue: Secci6n Uno (1) De parte de los residentes de la Ciudad de South Bend, el Consejo Comun de South Bend esta orgulloso de honrar todos los miles de hombres, mujeres y ninos que plantan, cultive, coseche y procese nuestros productos agricolas en todas partes del estado de Indiana y en todas partes de los Estados Unidos. Councilmember Jo M. Broden stated, Section Two (2) The Common Council hereby declares the week of March 25 —31, 2018 as Farmworker Awareness Week in South Bend, Indiana, and calls upon everyone to reflect upon the tireless efforts of Cesar Chavez whose dedication and commitment to raise awareness has helped bring justice to those who toil in the fields. Ms. Rivera stated, Secci6n Dos (2)El Consejo Comun declara la semana del 25 al 31 de marzo de 2018 como la Semana de Los Campesinos en South Bend, Indiana,y pide a cada uno a reflexionar sobre los esfuerzos incansables de Cesar Chavez cuya dedicaci6n y el compromiso de levantar la conciencia han ayudado a traer a la justicia a aquellos que trabajan duro en los campos. Councilmember Jo.M. Broden stated, Section Three (3) This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. Ms. Rivera stated, Secci6n Tres (3) Esta resolucion estara en plena vigencia y efecto desde y despues de su aprobaci6n por el Consejo Comun y aprobaci6n por el alcalde. There was then a five (5) minute YouTube video played provided by Proteus. Upon request of Councilmember Jo M. Broden, the fact sheet to the text overlay in the video was submitted into the public record: Fact sheet to video Have you wondered who picks all the fruits and vegetables you eat daily? • They are called Seasonal and Migrant farmworkers who make Indiana their temporary home. They live in just about every county in Indiana. • Workers are up at time from 4:00 am working field to field, finishing the day many times after 10:00 pm. • Proteus has trained over 4,000 farmworkers in Indiana in Pesticide and Heat Stress. • EPA estimates 300,000 farmworkers are poisoned by pesticides each year. • The health status of a migrant farmworker is the same standard for most third world nations. • The agricultural industry is one of the highest worker fatality rates. • Farmworkers work under the suns harsh and hot rays 10 to 12 hours a day often with little access to shade or water. • There are over 3 million seasonal and migrant farmworkers in the United States. • Average annual income for a farmworker is$11,000. For a family of 4 it averages$16,000. • Barriers to receive healthcare is lack of transportation, cost, no translation services or limited and frequent relocations. • 53% of farmworkers children have unmet medical needs. • They continue to be the lowest paid,least protected,and unhealthiest workers in the United States. Thank you to our partners: WorkOne, DWD, Ivy Tech, DOL, Migrant Coalition, St. Vincent de Paul,NIFB, and others Councilmember Jo M. Broden stated, There is great work being done in our community and sometimes, I think, a video shares that message pretty profoundly. In addition to tonight's resolution, we've submitted other resources with this resolution. This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. 5