2013-023 - Comprehensive Federal Immigration Reform and Urging the 113th Congress

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SRC: 5/16/13 RESOLUTION NO. 2013-023 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR COMPREHENSIVE FEDERAL IMMIGRATION REFORM AND URGING THE 113TH CONGRESS TO ENACT REFORMS THAT SECURE OUR BORDERS, ENSURE ECONOMIC STRENGTH AND PROMOTE STRONGER COMMUNITIES WHEREAS, The City of Santa Ana recognizes the economic, social and cultural contributions immigrants bring to their communities and, in particular, to the City of Santa Ana; and WHEREAS, since the City's founding in 1869, immigrants have had a significant role in Santa Ana's cultural and economic vitality; and WHEREAS, the responsibility of municipal leaders is to protect the well- being and safety of all people residing in their cities; and WHEREAS, it is the duty of the city to respect the liberty and civil rights of all individuals, regardless of national origin or immigration status; and WHEREAS, our nation's immigration and border security policies are federal responsibilities that are in desperate need of a new, improved and modernized legal immigration system; and WHEREAS, a talented workforce made up of both skilled and unskilled labor is a key driver of our local economy; and WHEREAS, there is a need for reformed national immigration programs that provide the City's businesses the opportunity to employ foreign workers, when necessary, to improve economic competitiveness; and WHEREAS, family unity is a component of a strong economy, and re- unification of families has been a key part of federal immigration policy for almost fifty years; and WHEREAS, there is broad support and collaboration among both business and labor groups to promote comprehensive immigration reform that provides sensible and effective solutions. NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of Santa Ana does hereby resolve as follows: Section 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana, California, urges the United States Congress to adopt and enact comprehensive immigration reform that includes the following principles: Resolution No. 2013-023 Page 1 of 3