The bill proposes the enactment of section 5.212 of the Revised Code to officially designate 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 Cesar Chavez, who organized these workers and co-founded the National Farm Workers Association in 1962 alongside Huerta.
The new legal language inserted into the Revised Code highlights the importance of recognizing the efforts of Huerta and Chavez in improving the conditions for migrant workers in Ohio and across the nation. By establishing this commemorative day, the bill aims to promote community service and awareness of the contributions made by these influential figures in labor rights.