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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 04052011 - D.3RECOMMENDATION(S): 18th Annual Cesar Chavez Commemorative Celebration APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 04/05/2011 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER Clerks Notes: VOTE OF SUPERVISORS AYES 5 NOES ____ ABSENT ____ ABSTAIN ____ RECUSE ____ Contact: I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown. ATTESTED: April 5, 2011 David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: June McHuen, Deputy cc: D. 3 To:Board of Supervisors From:David Twa, County Administrator Date:April 5, 2011 Contra Costa County Subject:18th Annual Cesar Chavez Commemorative Celebration Commemorative Celebration Life, Ideals and Commitments Welcome to the Eighteenth Annual C esar e . C havez Tuesday, april 5, 2011 Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors 1927: Cesar Chavez is born on March 31, 1927 in Yuma, Arizona. 1938: The Chavez fam- ily loses its farm during the Great Depression and begins following crops as migrant farm workers in Arizona and California. 1944-45: Cesar Estrada Chavez serves in the Navy in the Pacific during World War II. 1947: Influenced by his father’s involve- ment in labor issues, Chavez joins his first union, the National Agricultural Workers Union. 1952: Chavez is recruited to work with Saul Alinsky’s Community Service Orga- nization (CSO), designed to help Latinos who have problems with immigration, police, et cetera. 1958: Chavez is named General Director of CSO. 1962: Chavez leaves CSO after it refuses to form a farm-workers union and in Delano starts the National Farm Workers Association, the precursor to the United Farm Workers Union (UFW). 1965, Sept. 8: Filipino grape pickers in Delano go on strike for higher wages. 1965, Sept. 16: Chavez’s union joins the strike against grape growers. 1966, March 17: Chavez and 70 strikers begin a march on Sacramento to drum up support for the union effort. 1966, April 11: The Chavez-led group marches to the State Capitol. Its ranks swell to as many as 10,000 supporters from around the nation. 1968, Feb. 14: Cesar begins 25-day fast to garner support for non-violence in union- organizing efforts. 1968, March 10: Cesar breaks fast in Delano with supporters, including Senator Robert F. Kennedy. 1968, March 24: Cesar announces in Los Angeles plans for a “worldwide boycott” of California grapes. 1968, July: More than 100 grape growers and shippers sue Chavez and the UFW, claiming $25 million in losses because of the boycott. 1970: Contract agreements between UFW and most major grape growers reached. Lettuce boycott begun. 1972: Cesar conducts a 24-day fast to protest right-to-work law. 1973: Chavez organizes the United Farm Workers of Americas Union, and a new round of boycotts begins when grape growers fail to renew contracts. 1988, August 21: Cesar ends a 36-day fast to protest pesticide use. The fast is the longest for the labor leader and leaves him severely weakened. 1993, April 23: Cesar Estrada Chavez dies in San Luis, Arizona, near where he was born 66 years ago. 2000, August: The State of California officially establishes the Cesar E. Chavez holiday. 2003: The U.S. Postal Service unveils a Cesar E. Chavez postage stamp. Cesar’s Life... Refreshments immediately following ceremony in foyer Welcome: Gayle B. Uilkema, Chair, Board of Supervisors Master of Ceremonies: Arturo M. Cruz, City of San Pablo Council Member Introduction of Performance: Eren Mendez, Election Outreach Coordinator Dance Performance: EZTLI CHICAHUA Traditional Aztec dance group Musical Performance: Mariachi Show Latino Keynote Speaker Introduction: Barbara Riveira Senior Management analyst county administration Keynote Speaker: Blas G. Guerrero, Ph.D. Dean of Student Development at Los Medanos College 2011 Youth Hall of Fame Awards Honorees Introduction: Eren Mendez, Election Outreach Coordinator Presentation to Sponsors & Closing Remarks: Board of Supervisors Adjourn: Stephen L. Weir, Clerk-Recorder Eighteenth Annual Commemorative Celebration & Youth Hall of Fame Awards April 5, 2011 Cesar E. Chavez Blas G. Guerrero, Ph.D. Keynote Speaker las was born in Monterrey, Mexico and migrated to the United States as an infant with his parents who worked as farm workers in Ventura County. He received his undergradu- ate degree in psychology from the University of California, San Diego and his Masters Degree and Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley. Dr. Blas G. Guerrero’s career in Educational Outreach spans more than thirty years of unconditional commitment to educational equity and quality education for all students. He has worked with numerous pre-collegiate programs including Upward Bound, Early Academic Outreach, EOP, and served as Director of the Mathematics, Engineer- ing and Science Achievement Program (MESA) at the University of California, Berkeley. He has taught numerous education courses at the University of California, Berkeley during the past decade. Dr. Guerrero has done extensive research on identifying factors that promote academic success among 9th graders in high school and increasing college-attendance rates. Presently, he is researching factors and programs that impact community-college transfers and is also committed to improving the educational opportunities for all students (AB 540 Dream Act). Dr. Guerrero’s programs and initiatives have received numerous state and national awards and recognition. They are viewed as a new paradigm for educational outreach initiatives that serve all students. He was recently awarded UC San Diego’s Estrella Award for “Alumni Excellence”. Presently he is the Dean of Student Development at Los Medanos College in Pittsburg, California. Entertainment Mariachi Show Latino Mariachi Show Latino is from Brentwood, CA and has been together for many years. They play traditional mariachi music from different regions of Mexico. For more information please contact Alfredo Murillo at (925) 634-9378. Eztli Chicahua Eztli Chicahua is an indigenous Nahuatl term meaning strong blood. The traditional Aztec dance group is based in Oakland California. They live to preserve its Mexican culture while reaching out to the community. The Aztec culture and religion ties music and dance into its daily life and is considered to be a prayer-like ritual, which also expresses political, social and cultural issues. It is not done for entertainment or to show off knowledge or skill. Serpent-like movements and squatting represent fertility, forceful stepping on the ground represents earth and sowing, spins represent air and spirit, long steps and back steps represent fire, zig-zag steps represent water. Through their dance, they honor their Mexicah ancestors, indigenous legacy and preserve their historical and Mexicah identities. Today, they celebrate and honor Cesar E. Chavez, whom they consider a true warrior. YEAR SPEAKER / PLAY 2010 Jane C. Garcia, CEO of La Clínica De La Raza 2009 Gonzalo Rucobo, Bay Area Peacekeepers 2008 Jim Hernandez, Youth Violence Prevention Specialist Johnny Rodriguez, One Day at a Time, Founder 2007 State Senator, Liz Figueroa (D-Fremont) 2006 Honorable Judge Maria Rivera 2005 Nicolas Vaca, PhD., Attorney at Law 2004 Ruben Rosalez, Assistant District Director, U.S. Department of Labor 2003 Peter Garcia, President, Los Medanos College 2002 Dolores Huerta, VFW Co-founder with Cesar Chavez 2001 Paul R. Chavez, Grandson of Cesar Chavez 2000 Paul Ramirez, Federal Investigator, Department of Labor 1999 Teresa Delgado, 1st Granddaughter of Cesar Chavez 1998 Play, “Maria,” written by Richard Martinez, Director of Contra Costa County Housing Authority 1997 Play, “Los Regalos,” (The Gifts), written by Richard Martinez 1996 Play, “The Warriors,” written by Richard Martinez, 1995 Play, “Abuelito, ¿Quién es Cesar?,” (Grandfather, Who is Cesar?) Latino Student Alliance, Diablo Valley College 1994 Ed Trujillo, Chair of Drama Department, Diablo Valley College Past Speakers Contra Costa County Youth Hall of Fame Sponsored by Board of Supervisors The Youth Hall of Fame was established in 1998 as a way to recognize the commitment and service of local youth to their peers, schools and communities. The awards are given every year to deserving youth (between 12 and 18 years of age) from Contra Costa County. The Board of Supervisors believes that there are many people who make valuable contributions to our community and are rarely recognized for these good deeds. We are pleased to announce that one outstanding middle school youth, four outstand- ing high school youth, and one adult advocate have been chosen for the Contra Costa County Youth Hall of Fame. Honorees’ names will be added to a commemorative plaque in the lobby of the Board of Supervisors’ Chambers. Leadership: Chelsea Maradiaga – 12th grade, Hercules High School Representing youth who exhibit outstanding leadership and who lend a helping hand for the good of the school Chelsea is a founding member of the Richmond Youth Arts-Activism Training Squad. She is a musician with a varied aptitude for multiple artistic disciplines and keen social awareness, which makes her an outstanding example of the successful application of arts-based community service. She has completed a Young Artists at Work Internship and joined ArtsChange as a junior staff member. Valiant Volunteer: Lucia Fajardo – 12th grade, Mt. Diablo High School Representing youth who give their time and energy to a worthy organization or cause Lucia volunteered at various community Health Fairs and community events where she encouraged others while working within the community while enrolled with the Go Get It program. Her greatest strength is her leadership ability while encouraging others to become stronger. Leadership: Tae’Shawn Walton-Harris – 12th grade, Mt. Diablo High School Representing youth who exhibit outstanding leadership and who lend a helping hand for the good of the school Tae’Shawn is there for her fellow students with a helping hand to understand assign- ments and as a wonderful leader and true friend. She spent many hours, most of which was her own free time, working in the classroom unselfishly for a project that was for the good of the classmates. She is a member of the Mt. Diablo High School International Hospitality and Tourism Academy. Youth Hall of Fame, 2011 Honorees Good Samaritan: Maureen Gil – 11th grade, Dozier-Libbey Medical High School Representing youth who go out of their way to do good without getting recognition. Maureen constantly goes out of her way to do whatever needs to be done to make our school and our community a better place. She is the Associate Student Body President for the third year in a row, and knows how to get her peers inspired and focused. Many programs have benefitted from Maureen’s drive, such as Antioch Youth Sum- mer Reading Program, Antioch Beautification Project, Antioch Senior Community Thanksgiving Dinner and more. Adult Advocate: Gelberg Rodriguez – Richmond United Soccer Club President Representing adults who work diligently to support our youth. Mr. Rodriguez is a structural engineer. Who grew up and returned to Montalvin Manor to continue with his passion for youth soccer. Since his involvement, the RUSC has grown to 18 teams with over 260 youth. His mission is to involve youth in soccer while emphasizing the importance of education, self-discipline, and all the skills needed to succeed and become college graduates and future leaders of the community. Youth Hall of Fame Notables Pine Hollow Middle School Music Volunteers - Nominated by Joffria Whitfield Representing youth who contribute many hours of diligent work as excellent music volunteers Abigayle Hargreaves - 7th grade, Celine Jusuf – 7th grade, Heidi Schau – 7th grade, and Cassandra Li – 8th grade, Friday Night Live Volunteers – Nominated by Kiely Hosmon Representing youth who contribute many hours dedicated to promoting a healthy lifestyle free of alcohol Brynne Fay -12th grade – Monte Vista High School, Melissa Ong – 12th grade - Monte Vista High School, and Gedalia Santamaria – 12th grade - Ygnacio Valley High School Youth Hall of Fame, 2011 Honorees 2011 Cesar E. Chavez Committee Clerk-Recorder Steve Weir Elaine Baird Eren Mendez General Services Gail Myers County Administrator’s Office Barbara Riveira Health Services Lorena Barajas Arturo M. Cruz DCD—Building Inspection Trish Dominguez Employment & Human Services Olga Rivera Member in Memoriam Gina Martin Sponsors Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors Contra Costa Health Services Department Contra Costa Employment & Human Services Department Contra Costa Public Works Department Contra Costa General Services Department Public Employees Union, Local #1 AFSCME Locals 512, 2700 and Retirees Acknowledgements Refreshments prepared by: La Palmera, San Pablo Flowers: Granshaw’s Flowers, Martinez Flyer / Program Design by: Wiz Huang Program Printed by: GSd, Print & Mail Services Visual Support services: CCTV Please recycle Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors Federal D. Glover Karen Mitchoff Gayle B. Uilkema Mary N. Piepho John Gioia