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File Number: 13-510 <br />residents, regardless of immigration status, and supports a clear pathway to citizenship that <br />will help more residents qualify for vital, tax saving subsidies through the Affordable Care Act <br />and improve overall public health; and <br />WHEREAS, a pathway to citizenship will also advance public safety by empowering <br />undocumented citizens to “come out of the shadows” and work collectively with law <br />enforcement to protect communities from harm; and <br />WHEREAS, the passage of a comprehensive immigration plan by Congress will serve as <br />one of the most important national reform efforts in recent history and also the foundation for <br />the country’s growing economy and community health for several generations to come . <br />NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of San Leandro <br />recognizes the many contributions of immigrants at the local and national levels and urges the <br />113th Congress to enact comprehensive immigration reform that will provide a clear pathway <br />to citizenship and strengthen the well-being of individuals and communities; and <br />BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is directed to send this resolution to the <br />President of the United States, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, <br />the President of the Unites States Senate, and the Honorable Members of the 113th <br />Congress representing the City of San Leandro. <br />Page 2 City of San Leandro Printed on 10/15/2013