CC - 1988-19 - Declaring March 1988 as Anmesty monthRESOLUTION NO. 88-19
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD DECLARING MARCH 1988,
AS "AMNESTY MONTH"
WHEREAS, the United States Congress enacted the Immigration
Reform and Control Act on November 6, 1986, which allows illegal
aliens a chance to legalize their status; and
WHEREAS, the anmesty program permits individuals who entered the
United States prior to January 1, 1982, and who have resided
continuously as illegal aliens since that date an opportunity to
apply for legalized status; and
WHEREAS, there are currently many individuals living and working
in the United States without benefit of citizenship, and who have not
applied for benefits provided in the Immigration Reform and Control
Act; and
WHEREAS, due to. the confidentiality provisions of this unique
legislation, no information provided on the amnesty application will
be used to deport an applicant or non-qualifying family member; and
WHEREAS, because this program will not be extended and no
applications will be accepted after May 4, 1988; and
WHEREAS, all qualified illegal aliens are urged to apply for this
opportunity to legalize their status and continue to live and work in
the United States without fear; and
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the City of Rosemead
encourages all persons living in the United States without benefit of
citizenship to exercise the opportunity that this law provides by
applying for amnesty during March 1988, "Amnesty Month."
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 22nd day of March, 1988.
TMAYOR
ATTEST: I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution
88-19 was duly and regularly adopted by the City
Council of the City of Rosemead at a regular meeting
71 thereof held on the 22nd day of March. 1988, by the
y clerk following vote:
Yes: Imperial, McDonald, Taylor, Bruesch, Clevland
No_ None
'CLERK