CHC Chair Statement on Gohmert Resolution Declaring César Chávez 's Birthday: "National Border Control Day"
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March 21, 2018
Chávez Risked His Life to Overcome the Very Racism and Bigotry That Gohmert Espouses
Washington, D.C. – Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairwoman Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham released the following statement on Rep. Louie Gohmert's resolution that would declare March 31st, César Chávez birthday, "National Border Control Day":
"For Rep. Gohmert to twist and warp the legacy of César Chávez is offensive, shameful and beyond the pale of normal logic. César Chávez shined a light on the injustices faced by farmworker families, very often risking his life to overcome the very racism and bigotry that Rep. Gohmert espouses.
"Congressman Gohmert has done everything he can to attack the true legacy of César Chávez to weaken unions, undermine labor protections for workers, and derail immigration reform efforts that honor the dignity and contributions of workers and their families.
"Speaker Ryan should not only reject and condemn Rep. Gohmert's resolution; he should support Rep. Tony Cardenas' forthcoming House resolution recognizing the accomplishments and legacy of César Chávez, which has never been brought to the floor for consideration."
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The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), founded in December 1976, is organized as a Congressional Member organization, governed under the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives. The CHC is dedicated to voicing and advancing, through the legislative process, issues affecting Hispanics in the United States, Puerto Rico and U.S. Territories.