The Cesar E. Chavez Legacy and Educational Fund is proud to help keep the legacy and dream of Cesar Chavez alive for future generations. The people of San Antonio, Texas have been very receptive to the "Cesar E. Chavez March for Justice" and once again, we are proud to announce that the City of San Antonio is a co-sponsor of the 15th Annual Cesar E. Chavez March for Justice. We invite you to join this year's Grand Marshal, Raulito Navaira/Tejano Music Legend and Special Guest Dolores Huerta/Co-Founder of UFW. Please join us in this historical event.
Cesar E. Chavez is a great American hero and role model. Through his example of non-violence, social justice, and his commitment to end the mistreatment of farm workers, improving their living conditions and bringing dignity to all workers in the United States, he will always be remembered in the hearts of the people.
There is no question in my heart and in the hearts of the people who knew Cesar Chavez which side of the struggle he was on. Cesar showed us through his courageous examples that, "Si Se Puede" (Yes We Can) achieve great accomplishment through unity, perseverance, hard dedicated work and a good education.
I invite you on behalf of all the Cesar E. Chavez organizing committees to join us and march with us on Saturday, March 26, 2011. Morning assembly begins 8:00 a.m. at the corner of Guadalupe and Brazos. The march takesoff at 10:00 a.m. to the Alamo.
Please join us in keeping Cesar E. Chavez's visions and dreams alive and make them a reality through our actions in the march and throughout the year.
In Unity,
Jaime P. Martinez
Organizer - Founder
Chairman of the 13th Annual San Antonio Cesar E. Chavez March for Justice
A word from the Chairman
Jaime P. Martinez / President & Founder
Joe Michael Gonzales-Education Director
Presents Bruno De Leon with the Eagle Award
In The Spot Light
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Cesar E. Chavez Legacy and Educational Fund
by Joe Michael Gonzales
Throughout my 28 years as a teacher and community leader I have been privileged to work with, teach and serve others. From these relationships I have come to recognize that people are not all alike and should be appreciated for their contributions in the homefront, workplace or serving the community. Simply put, there are people who ask for help, get involved in a cause, or better yet are selfless in helping someone else without being told.
With that said, I would like to recognized a young man whom I meet last year that I have gotten to know and respect. What I found interesting about him was that he is steadfast in going to college and enjoys working in the community. I also found that he is very polite, well mannered and ready to helpout without being asked.
The name of this young man is Bruno De Leon who is 12 years old, attends Hawthorne Academy, a member of the Young Brown Berets, has 1 brother and 2 sister and is the proud son of Irma and Carlos De Leon.
Last year Bruno came to one of our meetings and showed us a drawing of an eagle with a fist holding a roled up paper with the word diploma. I had a sitdown with Bruno and asked him why he designed it and his reply was that he wants all students to graduate from high school and make our communities a better place. As an educator I was touched by his words, not just because of what he said but because of his age. Bruno is one of those few who is selfless in helping others and stands behind his convictions.
On our Grand Opening Bruno was awarded the Eagle Award that is only given to the choosen few for their contributions in serving the community. We are proud of Bruno for being a role model for others to follow and taking a step forward in making his dreams become a reality. Job well done.
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Background Music by : Los Nakos
" Somos de Piedra "
