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