Legacy
Serna died in office on 7 November 1999 in Sacramento, California; Jimmie R. Yee presided over the remainder of his term. Serna is buried at East Lawn Cemetery, and his funeral was attended by many of his fellow UFW activists.
Serna was honored in 2001 with a brand-new, 25-story skyscraper named after him. The Joe Serna, Jr. EPA Building (near City Hall in downtown Sacramento) has been named the most energy-efficient high rise in the United States by Energy Star. Many California universities and organizations have also established scholarships and grants in Joe Serna's name. Joe Serna, Jr. Charter School, the only Spanish/English dual-immersion school in Lodi, carries out Serna's legacy of giving all people the opportunity to have their voices heard.
Sacramento City Unified School District honored Serna by naming their new headquarters, residing on 47th Avenue, after him.
| Preceded by Anne Rudin |
Mayor of Sacramento, California 1993–1999 |
Succeeded by Jimmie R. Yee |
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