1 Ninth
Senate Spring
Session
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3 In
the Senate
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5 Resolution #06-S010
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Authored By: Senator Ojeda
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10 Whereas:
The ASLCSC Senate recommends supporting the D.R.E.A.M. Act,
11 better known as the Development, Relief,
and Education of Alien
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Minors Act, and its substantial contribution to enabling more students
to
13 pursue a higher
education in the
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15 Whereas: The D.R.E.A.M. Act, S. 1545, was introduced in July 13, 2003 by
16 Senators Orrin Hatch (R-UT), Richard Durbin (D-IL), and co-sponsored
17 by more than 45 other Senators.
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19 Whereas: This act is aimed to amend the Illegal Immigration Reform and
22 providing in-state tuition to undocumented students.
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24 Whereas: Equal educational opportunity for students is promoted throughout the
25 country, but under today’s existing laws
not all students are afforded an
26 equal opportunity at receiving a higher
education. The DREAM Act
27 addresses the significant barriers that
immigrant communities face when
28 trying
to help further the education of their children.
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30 Whereas:
Every year, approximately 50,000-65,000 undocumented students
31 graduate from American high schools, with
hopes and dreams of
32 pursuing a higher education. Unfortunately, these students are unsure
33 about their futures because they face limited prospects for completing
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their college education or working legally in the
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36 Whereas:
Education is the key to success. Without the enactment of the
37 D.R.E.A.M. Act, many talented individuals
will not have the
38 opportunity to excel and develop their talents.
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40 Whereas:
If enacted, the D.R.E.A.M. Act would cause a life-changing impact on
41 the students who qualify, substantially
increasing their future income,
42 and consequently the amount of taxes they
would pay, derived from
43 their earnings.
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45 Whereas:
The D.R.E.A.M. Act will help reduce drop out rates for high school
46 students and encourage our children to strive
for a higher education.
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48 Whereas:
By removing major barriers to pursuing a higher education, more
49 graduates will have the ability to fully
participate in society, help
50 strengthen communities, and contribute to
the economy. Consequently,
51 this effect will create many positive
externalities to the economy and
52 society.
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54 Whereas:
This enactment will bring more revenues from students who will be
55 qualified to attend Lewis-Clark State
College, while increasing diversity
56 on
campus.
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58 Whereas:
This support for the ratification of the D.R.E.A.M. Act exhibits Lewis-
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60 education, and attracting bright
talent.
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62 THEREFORE
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ASLCSC SENATE:
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1: That students of Lewis-Clark State College support
the D.R.E.A.M.
65 Act and its substantial contribution to
enabling more students to pursue
66 a higher
education.
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68 Section
2: That this resolution be directed to Senators Larry
Craig and Mike
69 Crapo of the State of
70 President Dene
Thomas, Provost Tony Fernandez, Leanne Parker, the
71 Chair of Faculty Senate.
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3: This resolution will pass upon a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the
76 ASLCSC Senate and the signature of the
ASLCSC President.
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