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HOUSE MEMORIAL 15

48

TH LEGISLATURE

- STATE OF NEW MEXICO -

FIRST SESSION

, 2007

INTRODUCED BY

Jeff Steinborn

A MEMORIAL

REQUESTING CONGRESS TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A NATIONAL

IMMIGRANT WORKER PROGRAM.

WHEREAS, immigrant labor from Mexico has a beneficial

effect on New Mexico's economy; and

WHEREAS, immigrant labor from Mexico provides an important

resource in many industries prevalent in New Mexico; and

WHEREAS, a national immigrant worker program is needed to

help facilitate legal access to individuals who are vital in

helping to sustain agriculture and other important industries

in New Mexico; and

WHEREAS, a national immigrant worker program would enable

border enforcement efforts to focus resources on the

apprehension of national security threats, human smugglers and

illegal narcotics transfers; and

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WHEREAS, a national immigrant worker program would help

prevent the unnecessary loss of life of undocumented immigrants

seeking illegal entry into the United States for employment;

and

WHEREAS, a national immigrant worker program must also

include provisions to protect workers' rights;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF

REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO that the United

States congress be requested to take expeditious action in

developing and implementing a national immigrant worker

program; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this memorial be

transmitted to members of New Mexico's congressional delegation

and to the president of the United States.

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