Rep. Lofgren & Salinas Student Announce House Resolution Honoring Farmworkers
SALINAS, CA – On Thursday, August 3, 2023 at 12:00pmPT U.S. Representative Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) and Alisal High School student Melissa Zavala will unveil H. Res. 587, a Resolution that honors farmworkers and supports the designation of a National Farmworker Awareness Week.
During the extreme heat wave across the country, it is more important than ever to acknowledge the hard and, oftentimes, risky work untaken by farmworkers to get food on our tables. The Resolution was inspired by a student meeting with members of the Mikva Challenge in Washington, DC, and it showcases effective young civic engagement.
WHO:
- U.S. Rep. Zoe Lofgren (CA-18)
- Melissa Zavala, Student, Alisal High School
- Dan Burns, Superintendent, Salinas Union High School District
- Mayor Kimbley Craig, City of Salinas
- Jesus Estrada, Former Farmworker and Community Organizer, Center for Community Advocacy
WHAT: Unveiling of National Farmworker Awareness Week House Resolution
WHEN: Thursday, August 3, 2023 at 12:00pmPT
WHERE: Rotunda at Salinas City Hall, 200 Lincoln Avenue, Salinas, CA 93901
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