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Fresno County Board renames March 31 to 'Fresno County Farm Worker and Agriculture Appreciation Day'
Summary
After public comment and a brief legal check, the Fresno County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted on March 23 to amend its salary resolution and rename March 31 as Fresno County Farm Worker and Agriculture Appreciation Day to recognize both farmworkers and farmers.
The Fresno County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted on March 23 to amend its salary resolution and rename the March 31 holiday in the county calendar "Fresno County Farm Worker and Agriculture Appreciation Day." The motion was made by Supervisor Magsig and seconded by Supervisor Mendez.
The move followed public comment and board discussion about whether the county should avoid appearing to single out one cultural history. A resident who spoke during public comment said she supported a name that would include both workers and farmers,…
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