Hundreds in Cesar Chavez march
By Robert Castillo
SAN ANTONIO – Jaime P. Martinez, Chairman of the Board for the Cesar Chavez Legacy and Educational Foundation was one of the principal organizers of this traditional event aimed at recognizing the work of Cesar Chavez who passed away in 1993 after a lifetime devotion to improving the working conditions of farm workers.
The Cesar Chavez march has become a tradition in San Antonio and throughout the country.
The event has always counted on numerous community and political leaders who today joined in the 2.2 mile march that started at the Guadalupe Cultural Center in the city’s Westside and ended on the grounds of the Alamo.
As part of their program, some performances were held on stage on the grounds of the Cultural Center prior to the march.
Mayor Julian Castro, Police Chief William McManus, City Councilman David Medina and Ralph Medina, former councilwomen Lourdes Galvan and Patti Radle were among those present. Tejano music singer Raulito Navaira was this year’s Grand Marshal.
Special recognition was given to Miss San Antonio, Domonique Ramirez who also completed the March alongside Mayor Julian Castro and others. Dolores Huerta, Co-founder of the United Farm Workers of America was an honored guest.
It is estimated that about 1,500 people took part in today’s Cesar Chavez march.