Sen Boxer cheers naming of the uss cesar chavez

Sen Boxer cheers naming of the uss cesar chavez: "Sen Boxer cheers naming of the uss cesar chavez
Daily Caller ^ | 5-18-11 | Caroline May

Posted on Thursday, May 19, 2011 12:18:44 AM by STARWISE

While the idea of naming a U.S. Naval ship after labor leader Cesar Chavez has roiled some, California Democrat Sen. Barbara Boxer is thrilled that the activist will be receiving the honor.

Boxer called Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus Tuesday to thank him for the decision.

“I applaud Secretary Mabus for continuing the Navy’s rich tradition of naming these supply ships after pioneers, explorers and visionaries by honoring C�sar Ch�vez, who worked tirelessly to promote fair working conditions and equal rights for all Americans,” Boxer said in a statement.

“This is a fitting tribute to Ch�vez, who served in the Navy, and follows the Navy’s recent decisions to name other supply ships after American visionaries from Medgar Evers to Amelia Earhart to Lewis and Clark.”

Republican California Rep. Duncan Hunter, a Marine veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, had a very different opinion. He said that it was indicative of the Navy’s politicization."