RESOLUTTON NO.

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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIT OF THE CITY OF MADERA, CATIFORNIA,

SUPPORTING THE DREAM ACT AND THE DEFERRED ACTION FOR CHILDHOOD
ARRIVALS

WHEREAS, it is recognized that over 800,000 immigrant youth are in jeopardy of losing their
ability to legally work in these United States. lt is also recognized that there are over 11 million
immigrants waiting for a path to citizenship in the United States.

WHEREAS, with the elimination of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), the result
will force immigrant youth into seclusion and in the shadows of society.

WHEREAS, it is well documented that 97% of immigrant youth who benefited from DACA are
either employed and/or enrolled in school and contribute to society.

WHEREAS, the beneficiaries of DACA would have contributed 5460.3 billion to the U.S. gross
domestic product over the next 10 years.

WHEREAS, let's be reminded that the Development Relief and Education for Alien Minors
(DREAM) Act is a bipartisan legislation introduced both in the United States Senate and the House of
Representatives, provides a permanent solution and peace of mind to immigrant youth who were
brought to the United States as infants, children and adolescents and who have since grown up in our
State and called our country home.

WHEREAS, deporting immigrant youth, who are protected under DACA, is unfair and a
violation of our values and beliefs as a nation.

WHEREAS, we call on Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform which would

benefit the residents of Madera and the Central San Joaquin Valley.

WHEREAS, let it be resolved that the Madera City Council stands in support of the passage of S.
1515 and H.R.3440, Dream Act of 2OL7,a bill that will allow thousands of young students that have
lived in the United States for years and call it home, to realize their education "DREAM" by providing a
path to legalizing their immigration status.

NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIT OF THE CIW OF MADERA DOES HEREBY FIND, ORDER
AND RESOTVE AS FOLLOWS:

L. The above recitals are true and correct

2. The Madera City Council states its support and urges the passage of (S. 1615) and (H.R
3440) the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act of 2OL7.

3. This resolution is effective immediately upon adoption

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 Res. No. 18-11

PASSED AND ADOPTED bythe City Council of the City of Madera this 17th day of January, 2018
by the following vote:

AYES Mayor Medellin, Council Members Foley Gallegos, Rigby, Oliver,

Rodriguez, Holley.

NOES: None

ABSTENTIONS: None

ABSENT: Council Member Robinson

APPROVE I

J. MEDELLIN, Mayor

ATTEST

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NIA ALVAREZ, City Clerk
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BRENT RICHARDSON, City Attorney