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02-14-2007, 12:37 PM #1
MI:REPUBLICANS ADOPT RESOLUTION ON ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION
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REPUBLICANS ADOPT RESOLUTION ON ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION AT STATEWIDE CONVENTION
By Newswires
MichNews.com
Feb 13, 2007
"Grassroots movement overcomes the status quo leadership in Michigan”
Lansing — As the top Presidential contenders, Governor Mitt Romney and Senator Sam Brownback, addressed the state Republican Convention this past weekend, a large group within the Michigan Republican Party was working hard to promote the adoption of a much needed resolution on illegal immigration.
The group worked tirelessly throughout Friday night into Saturday morning, and when they thought the resolution was going to be pushed aside, they took to the microphones on the convention floor. One after another they stated their case and support. A voice vote was called for and overwhelmingly the crowd of thousands responded. A second vote was called and another resounding favorable vote was cast. Finally, a third vote was called for and it won and passed. The people had spoken!
Representative Jack Hoogendyk was quoted as saying, “The overwhelming response of support from the floor of the convention is testimony to how important this issue is to Republicans. I believe enforcement of the rule of law regarding illegal immigration will be a major campaign issue in 2008."
Representative Dave Agema was quoted as saying, “The whole aspect of illegal immigration is a threat to the American people. The five areas that are of the utmost concern when it comes to Illegal Immigration are: healthcare, education and welfare, our national security, jobs and criminal justice issues. The number of illegal aliens in the state of Michigan that have obtained illegal drivers licenses based on false documentation is in the thousands. This has to be stopped and I will be introducing legislation shortly to address this issue.”
Chris Chojnowski, Executive Director of the Michigan Federation for Immigration Reform & Enforcement (MI-FIRE) was extremely pleased with the response: “These delegates are a true representation of how the residents of Michigan feel about the topic of illegal immigration which is why we expect an overwhelming grassroots response when we take this issue to the people of the state as a ballot initiative in 2008.”
About MI-FIRE
The Michigan Federation for Immigration Reform and Enforcement was founded by concerned citizens who believe in protecting our nation's borders and infrastructure, enforcing immigration laws and defeating any and all plans for amnesty of illegal aliens.
Contact Info
Chris Chojnowski, Executive Director, MI-FIRE
Email: mifire@comcast.net
Web: www.mi-fire.org
RESOLUTION DEMANDING SECURE BORDERS & ENFORCEMENT OF LAW
WHEREAS, Border security and immigration enforcement are critical elements in America’s national security, and
WHEREAS, The Republican Party supports legal immigration to our country and acknowledges the tremendous contributions made by legal immigrants throughout our history to our economy and society, and
WHEREAS, Strengthening the capacity of law enforcement to apprehend foreign terrorists, illegal aliens and other criminals entering our country illegally is essential to protecting America and reducing crime in our cities, and
WHEREAS, Immigration enforcement training needs to be provided to state and local law enforcement to strengthen interior enforcement of immigration laws, and
WHEREAS, automatic U.S. citizenship should not be given to children born in the United States by illegal alien parents as it provides inducement to sneak into our country, and
WHEREAS, Worker eligibility verification should be mandatory for all employers in the state of Michigan and employers held responsible for hiring illegal aliens as employees and be subject to substantial fines, and
WHEREAS, Working or residing illegally in Michigan must not establish rights or financial benefits of any kind for illegal aliens, and
WHEREAS, Any guest worker plan that allows illegal aliens to remain and work in our country will only result in more illegal immigration and increased crime in our country, and
WHEREAS, Respect for the rule of law is a bedrock principle of our country, our culture and our posterity, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, The Michigan Republican Party calls for the immediate securing of our border with all available means and the enforcement of existing immigration laws in the workplace, and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, The Michigan Republican Party calls for all state and federal funds to be withheld from any city or local jurisdiction that acts as a sanctuary for illegal aliens by advocating policies, written or understood, that prohibit or otherwise thwart cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities, and be it
FINALLY RESOLVED, The Michigan Republican Party calls upon the Congress to pass and the President to sign a bill enacting laws to secure our borders and end employment of illegal aliens in the workplace at the earliest possible opportunity and to immediately commence enforcement.
Respectfully submitted,
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The Honorable Tim Walberg, U.S. Congressman, 7th Congressional District
The Honorable David Agema, Michigan State Representative
The Honorable Fran Amos, Michigan State Representative
The Honorable Dick Ball, Michigan State Representative
The Honorable Jack Brandenburg, Michigan State Representative
The Honorable Brian Calley, Michigan State Representative
The Honorable Kevin Green, Michigan State Representative
The Honorable Jack Hoogendyk, Michigan State Representative
The Honorable Rick Jones, Michigan State Representative
The Honorable Marty Knollenberg, Michigan State Representative
The Honorable Jim Marleau, Michigan State Representative
The Honorable Arlan Meekhof, Michigan State Representative
The Honorable Kim Meltzer, Michigan State Representative
The Honorable Chuck Moss, Michigan State Representative
The Honorable Paul Opsommer, Michigan State Representative
The Honorable Brian Palmer, Michigan State Representative
The Honorable John Pastor, Michigan State Representative
The Honorable David Robertson, Michigan State Representative
The Honorable Rick Shaffer, Michigan State Representative
The Honorable Fulton Sheen, Michigan State Representative
The Honorable John Stahl, Michigan State Representative
The Honorable John Stakoe, Michigan State Representative
The Honorable Glenn Steil Jr, Michigan State Representative
Mr. Michael Bouchard, Sheriff, Oakland County
Mr. Jeff Wiggins, Chairman, MSU College Republicans
Mr. John Knowles, Ingham County Executive Committee Member
Mr. Jason C. Miller, President, Secure Michigan PAC
Mr. Gerry Hildenbrand, 6th Congressional District Chairman
Mr. Larry Ward, 8th Congressional District Chairman
Mr. Glenn Clark, 9th Congressional District Chairman
Mr. Randy St. Laurent, 10th Congressional District Chairman
Mr. Christian Chojnowski, 6th Congressional District Committeeman
Ms. Deborah DeBacker, 9th Congressional District State Committeewoman
Mrs. Barbara Harrell, 9th Congressional District Committeewoman
Mr. Bruce Henderson, MD, 9th Congressional District Committeeman
Mr. Al Lucas, 9th Congressional District Committeeman
Mr. Robert McCoy, 9th Congressional District State Committeeman
Mr. Earle Vandyke, 9th Congressional District Committeeman
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02-14-2007, 12:45 PM #2
Good for Michigan GOP
Hopefully the candidates are listening and will go back and try to tell bush.
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02-14-2007, 01:30 PM #3
I just sent this story to my CA Republican Party. I dare them to do the same.
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02-14-2007, 01:32 PM #4
Bingo!
People are finally getting it!!
Now, transfer that into votes for the PROPER candidate!!!<div>Thank you Governor Brewer!</div>
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