Under the proposal, city workers wouldn't have the day off but Chavez's March 31 birthday would remain on the city calendar.

03-16-2009

RENO, Nev. (AP) _ A Hispanic activist is asking the Reno City Council to declare March 31 as Cesar Chavez Day.

Gilbert Cortez, a Reno businessman who has organized immigration awareness marches in Reno, says he wants the day to be recognized each year as an unofficial holiday.

He says he wants to give Chavez recognition in Reno and a mayoral proclamation isn't enough.

Under the proposal, city workers wouldn't have the day off but Chavez's March 31 birthday would remain on the city calendar.

Chavez, a civil rights advocate and labor organizer, founded the United Farm Workers of America.

Cesar Chavez Day is already celebrated as a holiday in 10 states, including California.

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