06-300 Resolution No. 06-300
RESOLUTION
URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE UNITED STATES
CONGRESS TO ENACT AND ENFORCE IMMIGRATION LAWS
WHEREAS, the United States of America was founded and built by immigrants; and
WHEREAS,the City of Elgin,Illinois is a diverse community which has in the past and will
continue to welcome those who seek to better their lives and those of their children by legally
immigrating to the United States; and
WHEREAS,immigration and the enactment and enforcement of immigration laws has been
the longstanding responsibility of the federal government; and
WHEREAS, securing our nations borders is a matter of national security; and
WHEREAS, the failure by the federal government to secure our borders and to enact and
enforce comprehensive and equitable immigration laws has resulted in growing burdens on the states
and local governments including, but not limited to, increased burdens on local schools and
increased costs for the provision of health care services; and
eitk WHEREAS, the failure of the federal government to secure our borders and to enact and
enforce comprehensive and equitable immigration laws causes distrust within our community
between citizens and those who have recently immigrated, whether legally or illegally, and
undermines the respect for the rule of law in our society.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that the members of the City Council of the City of Elgin hereby urge the
President of the United States and the United States Congress,regardless of party affiliation,to place
the highest priority and to proceed forthwith in enacting and enforcing comprehensive immigration
laws which secure our nations borders,provide security for citizens and legal residents of the United
States and which address the growing number of illegal immigrants currently within our borders.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,
ILLINOIS,that the City Clerk is hereby directed to send a copy of this resolution to the President of
the United States, to each member of the United States House of Representatives and to each
member of the United States Senate.
s/Ed Schock
Ed Schock,Mayor
s/Juan Figueroa
Juan Figueroa, Councilman
s/Robert Gilliam
Robert Gilliam, Councilman
s/David Kaptain
David Kaptain, Councilman
s/Brenda Rodgers
Brenda Rodgers, Councilwoman
s/Thomas Sandor
Thomas Sandor, Councilman
s/John Walters
John Walters, Councilman
Presented: December 20, 2006
Adopted: December 20, 2006
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
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