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REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 25, 2013 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />This bill had third reading. Councilmember Varner made a motion to pass this bill. <br />Councilmember Scott seconded the motion which carried. The bill passed by a roll call vote of <br />nine (9) ayes. <br /> <br /> <br />RESOLUTIONS <br /> <br />RESOLUTION NO. 4239-13 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL <br /> OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, <br /> REQUESTING THAT LOCAL MEETINGS BE <br /> HELD BY OUR U.S. SENATORS AND U.S. <br /> HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SO THAT <br /> THERE ARE OPPORTUNITIES TO HEAR FIRST <br /> HAND COMMENTS ON HOW TO IMPROVE <br /> OUR IMMIGRATION SYSTEM <br /> <br />Whereas, the South Bend Common Council notes that on March 26, 2009, former U.S. Senator <br />Richard Lugar introduced the DREAM Act which he co-sponsored with U.S. Senator Dick <br />Durbin. That was a bi-partisan proposal to provide an opportunity for students to earn legal <br />status while continuing their education and pursuing careers in the United States; which then had <br />the support of the President of Indiana University; Purdue University and the University of Notre <br />Dame; and <br /> <br />Whereas President Obama is working on an immigration plan which has four (4) principles; <br />“continuing to strengthen border security; Streamlining legal immigration; Earned citizenship; <br />and Cracking down on employers hiring undocumented workers” which are further addressed at <br />http://www.whitehouse.gov/issues/immigration; and <br /> <br />Whereas, many local individuals within South Bend and organization such as Transforming <br />Action Through Power (TAP), a Gamaliel affiliate who works with the public to become a <br />positive force for change, have stepped up to voice their support of “A Dream for All” Campaign <br />which proactively encourages immigration changes; and <br /> <br />Whereas, in light of the approximate 11 million undocumented immigrants living in the United <br />States and the ongoing discussions taking place at the federal executive and legislative levels, <br />our federal elected officials and their staffs should consider hosting meetings on this important <br />issue. <br /> <br />Now, Therefore, be it resolved, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana as <br />follows: <br /> <br />Section I. The South Bend Common Council recognizes that over the next several weeks, very <br />important discussions will be taking place in Washington, D.C. on the topic of immigration. <br /> <br />Section II. The Common Council believes that since immigration is addressed at the federal <br />level, the that U.S. Senator Dan Coats, U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly, and U.S. House of <br />Representative Jackie Walorski should host local forums, so that they can hear from South Bend <br />residents first-hand before casting their votes. Therefore, in the spirit of transparency, openness <br />and good government, the Common Council request that a copy of this Resolution be sent to <br />each of our duly elected federal officials serving in the U.S. Senate and in the U.S. House of <br />Representatives so that public meetings can be held in South Bend. In this way, comments and <br />needed dialogue can take place so that the best possible legislation which is fair and equitable <br />can be achieved through this collaborative process. <br /> <br />Section III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the <br />Council and approval by the Mayor, with the Office of the City Clerk sending a copy to each of <br />the federal elected officials listed in Section II herein. <br /> <br />stth <br />s/Tim Scott, 1 District s/Oliver J. Davis, 6 District <br />nd <br />s/Henry Davis, Jr., 2 District s/Derek D. Dieter, At Large <br /> <br />