I see conflicting accounts of the number of states that celebrate Cesar Chavez Day. Is it 8,9 or 10 and which states are they?
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http://www.democracynow.org/2008/3/31/cesar_chavez_day_united_farm_workers
"Nine states, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, Michigan, New Mexico, Texas, Utah and Wisconsin, recognize March 31st as an official holiday. "
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Cesar Chavez Day is celebrated in many states. However, according to timeanddate.com it is officially observed by Colorado, Texas, and California this year:
"Tue Mar 31 2009 César Chávez Day State holiday CO*, CA, TX*"
Texas and Colorado are marked with "*" as it is an optional observation.
As stated, it is celebrated in many different area such as: New Mexico, California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, and Texas. Also this year there was an official statement by President Obama that mentions Cesar Chavez day.
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It is actually ten according to the Cesar Chaver National Holiday Site.
http://www.cesarchavezholiday.org/aboutus.html
California Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Michigan, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin and Rhode Island
@notshocked22 Nice catch...couldn't find one in there when I looked. Apparently Rhode Island jumped in on it. Throw up an answer so you can get the vote! =)