H.R. No. 673 is a resolution that honors the life and achievements of Cesar Chavez, the founder and leader of the United Farm Workers of America, on the occasion of his 98th birthday, March 31, 2025. The resolution highlights Chavez's early life as a migrant laborer, his military service, and his pivotal role in advocating for the rights of farmworkers through nonviolent means. It details his founding of the National Farm Workers Association, the successful organization of the California grape strike, and the passage of the Agricultural Labor Relations Act, which granted farmworkers the right to unionize. Chavez's legacy includes significant improvements in the working conditions and rights of farmworkers, as well as the establishment of various support services for them.
The resolution also acknowledges the lasting impact of Chavez's work, noting that his contributions have been commemorated through numerous memorials, celebrations, and the posthumous awarding of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature expresses its commitment to honoring Chavez's legacy and joins the citizens of Texas in commemorating his birthday, recognizing his dedication to social and economic justice for farmworkers and the broader community.