PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 20 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF NEW MEXICO TO DESIGNATE THE LAST FRIDAY IN MARCH AS A LEGAL HOLIDAY IN HONOR OF CESAR CHAVEZ.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO:

Section 1. It is proposed to amend Article 20 of the constitution of New Mexico by adding a new Section 23 to read:

"The last Friday in March shall be designated a legal holiday in honor of Cesar Chavez."

Section 2. The amendment proposed by this resolution shall be submitted to the people for their approval or rejection at the next general election or at any special election prior to that date which may be called for that purpose.