The bill proposes the enactment of section 5.212 of the Revised Code, which designates April 5th as "Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez Ohio Community Service Day." This day is intended to honor the contributions of American labor leader and activist Dolores Huerta, who played a significant role in advocating for migrant farm workers and was instrumental in the establishment of the United Farm Workers of America. Additionally, the bill recognizes Cesar Chavez, who organized migrant American farm workers and co-founded the National Farm Workers Association alongside Huerta in 1962.
The new legal language inserted into the Revised Code highlights the importance of both Huerta and Chavez in the labor movement, emphasizing their collective efforts to improve the conditions for migrant workers. This designation aims to promote community service and awareness of the contributions made by these influential figures in American history.