Larry Itliong Day.
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Overview
This resolution designates October 25th as Larry Itliong Day in California, honoring his significant contributions to the farmworkers movement and labor organizing. It encourages schools and educational institutions to recognize Itliong’s life and work, particularly his role in advocating for farmworkers’ rights and the formation of the United Farm Workers. The resolution aims to ensure his legacy is remembered and understood by future generations.
Key provisions
- Designates October 25th as Larry Itliong Day in California.
- Encourages public schools and educational institutions to recognize Itliong’s contributions.
- Calls for educational exercises to familiarize pupils with Itliong’s accomplishments.
- Acknowledges Itliong’s role in organizing Filipino farmworkers and the broader labor movement.
- Highlights his involvement in key strikes, including the 1930s strikes and the 1965 Delano Grape Strike.
- Recognizes his contribution to the formation of the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee (AWOC).
- Mentions the establishment of Agbayani Village, a retirement facility for ‘Manongs’.
- Acknowledges his continued activism and solidarity work abroad.
Who is affected
- California residents
- Students in public schools and educational institutions
- The Filipino American community
- Farmworkers
- Labor organizations
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