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08-0930

April 24, 2008

Honorable Antonio R. Villaraigosa, Mayor All Councilmembers

RE: DECLARING RUBEN SALAZAR DAY IN THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES

At the meeting of the Council held April 22, 2008 , the following action was taken:

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RESOLUTION RUBEN SALAZAR

WHEREAS, -Ruben Salazar is considered one of the most important journalists of the last century, Born in Ciudad Juarez in 1928 and raised in El Paso, Texas, Salazar was among the first to cross over into mainstream media. In 1959 he began work at the Los Angeles Times; and

WHEREAS, in his first years at the Los Angeles Times, he distinguished himself in local reporting, covering a young Cesar Chavez and the bracero guest worker program. Later he informed the public through his reporting abroad - in the Dominican Republic, Vietnam and . In 1969, he gained national recognition as the firstMexican American colurrmist for a large uy;. newspaper; and

WHEREAS, he articulated the need for long overdue social reforms for the Spanish-speaking community in the United States. In doing so, he provided an important service to the public in the finest tradition of American journalism. Salazar continued his weekly Times colurrm after he accepted a position, in 1970, as news director for Spanish-language TV station KMEX; and

WHEREAS, while covering a major anti- rally in Los Angeles, on August 29, 1970, Salazar was fatally shot. He was 42. He left a family and a legacy that inspired a generation of Latino journalists to follow in his wake; and

WHEREAS, his former colleagues helped form the California News Media Association to increase the number of Latinos in the news media and to encourage a more accurate portrayal of the community. The National Association of Hispanic Journalists, formed in 1984, awards Ruben Salazar scholarships to aspiring journalists, and many schools, parks and community centers have been named in Salazar's memory; and . '.

WHEREAS, to commemorate Ruben Salazar the United States Postal Service will issue a stamp to celebrate his life, journalistic achievements and,cultural legacy in Los Angeles and the rest of the world;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that by adoption of this Resolution, the Los Angeles City Council along with the Mayor do hereby declare April 22, 2008, as Ruben Salazar Day in the City of Los Angeles.

April 18, 2008 J PRESENTED BY: Z' < 0--:=:tr-= COUNCILMEMB~R ERIC GAR,CETTI

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