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2013-28195 Reso RESOLUTION NO., 2013-28195 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO SUPPORT NATIONAL IMMIGRATION REFORM THAT LEADS TO A PATHWAY TO UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP AND THAT MAINTAINS THE UNITED STATE'S COMPETITIVENESS IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY, AND FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION. WHEREAS, an overwhelming majority of Americans support a rational immigration system, whereby hardworking immigrants currently living in this country can obtain a pathway to U.S. citizenship; and WHEREAS, the opportunity for citizenship for its many and diverse immigrants has been one of America's historic strengths; and WHEREAS, the United States should also maintain its competiveness in the global economy by meeting the demand for high skilled workers in the U.S. so that jobs are not out- sourced to other countries and, instead, remain in the United States; and WHEREAS, in order to attract and retain the world's best and brightest workers, many of whom study in our nation's top colleges and universities, and to benefit our society and the U.S. economy, comprehensive immigration reforms are needed; and WHEREAS, among other things, national immigration reform should include: a reasonable timetable for a path to citizenship for America's undocumented immigrant residents; an increase in the cap on employment-based non-immigrant H-1 B visas from 65,000.00 to 115,000.00 with a market based escalator so that the cap can adjust based upon the demands of the economy; the lifting of a cap on the existing U.S. advanced degree exemption, currently limited to 20,000 per year; dual intent for foreign students at U.S. colleges and universities; the recapture of green card numbers that were approved by Congress in previous years, but have not been used and to exempt certain categories of persons from employment-based green card caps such as U.S. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) advance degree holders, persons with extraordinary abilities, and outstanding professors and researchers; and the reform of fees on H-1 B visas and employment-based green cards so that fees can be used to fund programs that promote STEM education and worker retraining; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City Commission hereby urge the United States Congress to enact national immigration reform legislation that leads to a pathway to United States citizenship for our nation's hardworking undocumented immigrant residents and which maintains the United States competitiveness in the global economy, and further directs the City Clerk to transmit a copy of this Resolution to the Miami-Dade County Congressional De 1 ............ PASSED and ADOPTED , o�E ri/ 2013. ATTEST: '`IN APPROVED AS TO a.2`'.. FORM & GUAGE atti H rre a Bower, yor FO CUTION Rafael . Granado, City Clerk FATTWURMRESO&Supporting Immigration Reform 2013 v2.docx CIPVTORNEY• DA E ® MIAMI BEACH OFFICE OF THE MAYOR AND COMMISSION MEMORANDUM To: Jimmy Morales, City Manager From: Matti Herrera Bower, Mayor Date: April 17, 2013 Re: Resolution Urging the United States Congress to support National Immigration Reform that leads to a Pathway to Citizenship Since the renaissance of Miami Beach. in the 1970's, our City has been proud of the diversity of our visitors and residents. Our sparkling shores have acted as beacons of hope, drawing individuals and families fleeing from oppressive regimes abroad in search of a better life in a community that is accepting of their background. Today, we stand stronger as a community where, according to the 210 United States Census, over 60% of our permanent residents identify themselves as a race other than white or Caucasian, and 53% of that number identify as Latino or Hispanic. The United States has struggled with assimilation of immigrants since the days of Columbus. Florida's own struggles are 500 years old this year, as we mark the Quincentennial of Juan Ponce de Leon's discovery of La Florida in 1513. In all that time, the correct balance of openness and restricted access to America has never been reached. However, due to the bipartisan efforts of United States Senators Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), and Chris Coons (D-Del.) we have the opportunity for real reform with the Immigration Innovation Act (12) of 2013. 1 am urging my fellow Commissioners to support this resolution to encourage the adoption of 1 or any other national immigration reform that leads to a pathway to citizenship. I would also request that if adopted, this Resolution be sent to the Miami Dade Congressional Delegation. Thank you. MHB/fgr Agenda Item 10D Date y-17-13 MIAMIBEACH City of Miami Beath, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Rafael E. Granada Tel: 305-673-7411 Fax: 786-394-4127 Email: CiyClerk @miamibeachfl.gov April 26, 2013 President Barak Obama 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20500 Dear President Obama, Attached please find Resolution 2013-28195, a resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, urging the United States Congress to support National Immigration Reform that leads to a pathway to United States citizenship and that maintains the United State's competitiveness in the global economy. This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on April 17, 2013. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfully, Ra ael E. Grana o City Clerk c: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower, City of Miami Beach We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community. F:ICLEMSALLWKATMansmittal LetterslTransmittal Resolution 2013-28195 Immigration Reform.doc MIAMIBEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfi.gov Office of the City Clerk Rafael E. Granado Tel: 305-673-7411 Fax: 786-394-4127 Email: CiyClerk @miamibeachfl.gov April 26, 2013 Vice President Joe Biden 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20500 Dear Vice President Biden, Attached please find Resolution 2013-28195, a resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, urging the United States Congress to support National Immigration Reform that leads to a pathway to United States citizenship and that maintains the United State's competitiveness in the global economy. This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on April 17, 2013. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Mayor Matti Herrera y Bower, City of Miami Beach We ore committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live,work and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community. F:\CLER\$ALL\KAT\Transmittal Letters\Transmittal Resolution 2013-28195 Immigration Reform.doc MIAMIBEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Rafael E. Granada Tel: 305-673-7411 Fax: 786-394-4127 Email: CityClerk @miamibeachfl.gov April 26, 2013 Senator Bill Nelson 716 Senate Hart Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Dear Senator Nelson, Attached please find Resolution 2013-28195, a resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, urging the United States Congress to support National Immigration Reform that leads to a pathway to United States citizenship and that maintains the United State's competitiveness in the global economy. This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on April 17, 2013. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower, City of Miami Beach We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community. F:\CLER\$ALL\KAT\Transmittal Letters\Transmittal Resolution 2013-28195 Immigration Reform.doc 19 MIAMIBEACH City of Miami Beath, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Rafael E. Granada, Tel: 305-673-7411 Fax: 786-394-4127 Email: CityClerk @miamibeachfl.gov April 26, 2013 Senator Marco Rubio 317 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510- Dear Senator Rubio, Attached please find Resolution 2013-28195, a resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, urging the United States Congress to support National Immigration Reform that leads to a pathway to United States citizenship and that maintains the United State's competitiveness in the global economy. This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on April 17, 2013. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfully, / L:J4 Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower, City of Miami Beach We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community. F:\CLER\$ALL\KAT\Transmittal Letters\Transmittal Resolution 2013-28195 Immigration Reform.doc MIAMIBEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Rafael E. Granada, Tel: 305-673-7411 Fax: 786-394-4127 Email: CityClerk @miomibeachfl.gov April 26, 2013 Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart 436 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Diaz-Balart, Attached please find Resolution 2013-28195, a resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, urging the United States Congress to support National Immigration Reform that leads to a pathway to United States citizenship and that maintains the United State's competitiveness in the global economy. This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on April 17, 2013. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granada, City Clerk c: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower, City of Miami Beach We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community. F:\CLER\$ALL\KAT\Transmittal Letters\Transmittal Resolution 2013-28195 Immigration Reform.doc 09 MIAMIBEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Rafael E. Granado Tel: 305-673-7411 Fax: 786-394-4127 Email: CityClerk @miamibeachfl.gov April 26, 2013 Congresswoman Frederica Wilson 208 Cannon HOB Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congresswoman Wilson, Attached please find Resolution 2013-28195, a resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, urging the United States Congress to support National Immigration Reform that leads to a pathway to United States citizenship and that maintains the United State's competitiveness in the global economy. This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on April 17, 2013. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower, City of Miami Beach We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live,work and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community. F:\CLERNMLLWATMansmittal Letters\Transmittal Resolution 2013-28195 Immigration Reform.doc IM lzas;r MAMSEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachf.gov Office of the City Clerk Rafael E. Granado Tel: 305-673-7411 Fax: 786-394-4127 Email: CityClerk @miamibeachfl.gov April 26, 2013 Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen 2206 Rayburn HOB Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen, Attached please find Resolution 2013-28195, a resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, urging the United States Congress to support National Immigration Reform that leads to a pathway to United States citizenship and that maintains the United State's competitiveness in the global economy. This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on April 17, 2013. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfully, R fVEranado City Clerk c: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower, City of Miami Beach We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community. F:\CLER\$ALL\KAT\Transmittal Letters\Transmittal Resolution 2013-28195 Immigration Reform.doc MIAMIBEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Rafael E. Granado Tel: 305-673-7411 Fax: 786-394-4127 Email: CityClerk @miamibeachfl.gov April 26, 2013 Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz 118 Cannon HOB Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congresswoman Wasserman Schultz, Attached please find Resolution 2013-28195, a resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, urging the United States Congress to support National Immigration Reform that leads to a pathway to United States citizenship and that maintains the United State's competitiveness in the global economy. This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on April 17, 2013. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfully, /112W Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower, City of Miami Beach We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community. F:\CLER\$ALL\KATUransmittal Letters\Transmittal Resolution 2013-28195 Immigration Reform.doc MIAMIBEACH City of Miami Beath, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Rafael E. Granado Tel: 305-673-7411 Fax: 786-394-4127 Email: CityClerk @miamibeachfl.gov April 26, 2013 Congressman Joe Garcia 1440 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Garcia, Attached please find Resolution 2013-28195, a resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, urging the United States Congress to support National Immigration Reform that leads to a pathway to United States citizenship and that maintains the United State's competitiveness in the global economy. This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on April 17, 2013. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower, City of Miami Beach We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community. F:\CLER\$ALL\KAT\Transmittal Letters\Transmittal Resolution 2013-28195 Immigration Reform.doc MIAMIBEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miomibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Rafael E. Granada Tel: 305-673-7411 Fax: 786-394-4127 Email: CityClerk@miamibeachfl.gov April 26, 2013 Speaker of the House John Boehner 1011 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Speaker of the House Boehner, Attached please find Resolution 2013-28195, a resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, urging the United States Congress to support National Immigration Reform that leads to a pathway to United States citizenship and that maintains the United State's competitiveness in the global economy. This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on April 17, 2013. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower, City of Miami Beach We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community. F:\CLER\$ALLWKAT\Transmittal Letters\Transmittal Resolution 2013-28195 Immigration Reform.doc 19 MIAMIBEACH City of Miami Beath, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Rafael E. Granada Tel: 305-673-7411 Fax: 786-394-4127 Email: CityClerk @miamibeachfl.gov April 26, 2013 Senator Harry Reid 522 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Dear Senator Reid, Attached please find Resolution 2013-28195, a resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, urging the United States Congress to support National Immigration Reform that leads to a pathway to United States citizenship and that maintains the United State's competitiveness in the global economy. This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on April 17, 2013. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower, City of Miami Beach We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live,work and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community. F:\CLER\$ALL\KAT\Transmittal Letters\Transmittal Resolution 2013-28195 Immigration Reform.doc IM AAAMIBEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeochfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Rafael E. Granada, Tel: 305-673-7411 Fax: 786-394-4127 Email: CityClerk @miamibeachfl.gov April 26, 2013 Congressman Jeff Miller 336 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Miller, Attached please find Resolution 2013-28195, a resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, urging the United States Congress to support National Immigration Reform that leads to a pathway to United .States citizenship and that maintains the United State's competitiveness in the global economy. This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on April 17, 2013. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfully, R fael E. Granado City Clerk c: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower, City of Miami Beach We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community. F:\CLER\$ALL\KAT\Transmittal Letters\Transmittal Resolution 2013-28195 Immigration Reform.doc 10 lqes;r / City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Rafael E. Granado Tel: 305-673-7411 Fax: 786-394-4127 Email: CityClerk @miomibeachfl.gov April 26, 2013 Representative Steve Southerland, II 1229 Longworth HOB Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Southerland, II, Attached please find Resolution 2013-28195, a resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, urging the United States Congress to support National Immigration Reform that leads to a pathway to United States citizenship and that maintains the United State's competitiveness in the global economy. This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on April 17, 2013. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfully, R fael E. Granad0 City Clerk c: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower, City of Miami Beach We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community. F:\CLER\$ALL\KAT\Transmittal Letters\Transmittal Resolution 2013-28195 Immigration Reform.doc IM AAIAMIBEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfi.gov Office of the City Clerk Rafael E. Granado Tel: 305-673-7411 Fax: 786-394-4127 Email: CityClerk @miamibeachfl.gov April 26, 2013 Congressman Ted Yoho 511 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Yoho, Attached please find Resolution 2013-28195, a resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, urging the United States Congress to support National Immigration Reform that leads to a pathway to United States citizenship and that maintains the United State's competitiveness in the global economy. This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on April 17, 2013. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfully, -' L/V Raf el E. Granado City Clerk c: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower, City of Miami Beach We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community. F:\CLER\$ALL\KAT\Transmittal Letters\Transmittal Resolution 2013-28195 Immigration Reform.doc MIAMIBEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Rafael E. Granado Tel: 305-673-7411 Fax: 786-394-4127 Email: CityClerk @miamibeachfl.gov April 26, 2013 Congressman Ron DeSantis 427 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman DeSantis, Attached please find Resolution 2013-28195, a resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, urging the United States Congress to support National Immigration .Reform that leads to a pathway to United States citizenship and that maintains the United State's competitiveness in the global economy. This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on April 17, 2013. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower, City of Miami Beach We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community. F:\CLER\$ALL\KAT\Transmittal Letters\Transmittal Resolution 2013-28195 Immigration Reform.doc IM MIAMIBEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Rafael E. Granada, Tel: 305-673-7411 Fox: 786-394-4127 Email: CityClerk @miamibeachfl.gov April 26, 2013 Congressman Alan Grayson 430 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Grayson, Attached please find Resolution 2013-28195, a resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, urging the United States Congress to support National Immigration Reform that leads to a pathway to United States citizenship and that maintains the United State's competitiveness in the global economy. This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on April 17, 2013. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfully, Rafael tEGranado City Clerk c: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower, City of Miami Beach We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community. F:\CLER\$ALL\KAT\Transmittal Letters\Transmittal Resolution 2013-28195 Immigration Reform.doc IM MIAMIBEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachli.gov Office of the City Clerk Rafael E. Granado Tel: 305-673-7411 Fax: 786-394-4127 Email: CityClerk @miamibeachfl.gov April 26, 2013 Congressman Daniel Webster 1039 LHOB Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Webster, Attached please find Resolution 2013-28195, a resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, urging the United States Congress to support National Immigration Reform that leads to a pathway to United States citizenship and that maintains the United State's competitiveness in the global economy. This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on April 17, 2013. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfully, Ra ael E. Granado City Clerk c: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower, City of Miami Beach We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community. F:\CLEMMLLWAT\Transmittal Letters\Transmittal Resolution 2013-28195 Immigration Reform.doc IM IZES7 MIAMIBEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Rafael E. Granada Tel: 305-673-7411 Fax: 786-394-4127 Email: CityClerk @miomibeachfl.gov April 26, 2013 Congressman Richard Nugent 1727 Longworth HOB Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Nugent, Attached please find Resolution 2013-28195, a resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, urging the United States Congress to support National Immigration Reform that leads to a pathway to United States citizenship and that maintains the United State's competitiveness in the global economy. This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on April 17, 2013. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower, City of Miami Beach We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community. F:\CLER\SALLXAT\Transmittal Letters\Transmittal Resolution 2013-28195 Immigration Reform.doc 19 MIAMIBEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Rafael E. Granado Tel: 305-673-7411 Fax: 786-394-4127 Email: CityClerk @miamibeachfl.gov April 26, 2013 Congressman Gus Bilirakis 2313 Rayburn HOB Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Bilirakis, Attached please find Resolution 2013-28195, a resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, urging the United States Congress to support National Immigration Reform that leads to a pathway to United States citizenship and that maintains the United State's competitiveness in the global economy. This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on April 17, 2013. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower, City of Miami Beach We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live,work and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community. F:\CLER\$ALL\KAT\Transmittal Letters\Transmittal Resolution 2013-28195 Immigration Reform.doc 19 MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Rafael E. Granado Tel: 305-673-7411 Fax: 786-394-4127 Email: CityClerk @miamibeachfl.gov April 26, 2013 Congressman C.W. Bill Young 2407 Rayburn HOB Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Young, Attached please find Resolution 2013-28195, a resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, urging the United States Congress to support National Immigration Reform that leads to a pathway to United States citizenship and that maintains the United State's competitiveness in the global economy. This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on April 17, 2013. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfully, /-1/y Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c.- Mayor Matti Herrera Bower, City of Miami Beach We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community. F:\CLER\$ALL\KAT\Transmittal Letters\Transmittal Resolution 2013-28195 Immigration Reform.doc MIAMIBEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Rafael E. Granada Tel: 305-673-7411 Fax: 786-394-4127 Email: CityClerk @miamibeachfl.gov April 26, 2013 Representative Kathy Castor 205 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Castor, Attached please find Resolution 2013-28195, a resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, urging the United States Congress to support National Immigration Reform that leads to a pathway to United States citizenship and that maintains the United State's competitiveness in the global economy. This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on April 17, 2013. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfully, afael E. Granado City Clerk c: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower, City of Miami Beach We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community. F:\CLER\$ALL\KAT\Transmittal Letters\Transmittal Resolution 2013-28195 Immigration Reform.doc 10 ICEEF" MIAMIBEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Rafael E. Granado Tel: 305-673-7411 Fax: 786-394.4127 Email: CityClerk @miamibeachfl.gov April 26, 2013 Congressman Dennis Ross 229 Cannon HOB Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Ross, Attached please find Resolution 2013-28195, a resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, urging the United States Congress to support National Immigration Reform that leads to a pathway to United States citizenship and that maintains the United State's competitiveness in the global economy. This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on April 17, 2013. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower, City of Miami Beach We ore committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live,work and play in our vibrant,tropical, historic community. F:\CLER\$ALL\KAT\Transmittal Letters\Transmittal Resolution 2013-28195 Immigration Reform.doc 19 MIAMIBEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeochfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Rafael E. Granado Tel: 305-673-7411 Fax: 786-394-4127 Email: CityClerk @miamibeachfl.gov April 26, 2013 Congressman Vern Buchanan 2104 Rayburn HOB Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Buchanan, Attached please find Resolution 2013-28195, a resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, urging the United States Congress to support National Immigration Reform that leads to a pathway to United States citizenship and that maintains the' United State's competitiveness in the global economy. This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on April 17, 2013. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfully, /-I— Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c-. Mayor Matti Herrera Bower, City of Miami Beach We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community. F:\CLER\$ALL\KAT\Transmittal Letters\Transmittal Resolution 2013-28195 Immigration Reform.doc 10 MIAMIBEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Rafael E. Granada Tel: 305-673-7411 Fax: 786-394-4127 Email: CityClerk @miamibeachfl.gov April 26, 2013 Congressman Thomas J. Rooney 221 Cannon HOB Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Rooney, Attached please find Resolution 2013-28195, a resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, urging the United States Congress to support National Immigration Reform that leads to a pathway to United States citizenship and that maintains the United State's competitiveness in the global economy. This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on April 17, 2013. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfully, afael E. ra ado City Clerk c: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower, City of Miami Beach We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community. F:\CLERULI-XAT\Transmittal Letters\Transmittal Resolution 2013-28195 Immigration Reform.doc Q MIAMIBEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Rafael E. Granada, Tel: 305-673-7411 Fax: 786-394-4127 Email: CityClerk @miamibeachfl.gov April 26, 2013 Congressman Patrick E. Murphy 1517 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Murphy, Attached please find Resolution 2013-28195, a resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, urging the United States Congress to support National Immigration Reform that leads to a pathway to United States citizenship and that maintains the United State's competitiveness in the global economy. This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on April 17, 2013. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower, City of Miami Beach We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community. F:\CLER\$ALL\KAT\Transmittal Letters\Transmittal Resolution 2013-28195 Immigration Reform.doc MIAMIBEACH City of Miami Beath, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Rafael E. Granado ,Tel: 305-673-7411 Fax: 786-394-4127 Email: CityClerk @miamibeachfl.gov April 26, 2013 Congressman Trey Radel 1123 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Radel, Attached please find Resolution 2013-28195, a resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, urging the United States Congress to support National Immigration Reform that leads to a pathway to United States citizenship and that maintains the United State's competitiveness in the global economy. This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on April 17, 2013. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower, City of Miami Beach We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community. FACLERISALLWATMansmittal LetterslTransmittal Resolution 2013-28195 Immigration Reform.doc MIAMIBEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Rafael E. Granado Tel: 305-673-7411 Fax: 786-394-4127 Email: CityClerk @miamibeachfl.gov April 26, 2013 Congressman John Mica 2187 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Mica, Attached please find Resolution 2013-28195, a resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, urging the United States Congress to support National Immigration Reform that leads to a pathway to United States citizenship and that maintains the United State's competitiveness in the global economy. This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on April 17, 2013. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower, City of Miami Beach We are-committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community. F:\CLER\$ALL\KAT\Transmittal Letters\Transmittal Resolution 2013-28195 Immigration Reform.doc MIA/01BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Rafael E. Granado Tel: 305-673-7411 Fax: 786-394-4127 Email: CityClerk @miamibeachfl.gov April 26, 2013 Congresswoman Corrine Brown 2111 Rayburn HOB Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congresswoman Brown, Attached please find Resolution 2013-28195, a resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, urging the United States Congress to support National Immigration Reform that leads to a pathway. to United States citizenship and that maintains the United State's competitiveness in the global economy. This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on April 17, 2013. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfully, 1-1-4-11 Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower, City of Miami Beach We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community. F:\CLER\$ALL\KAT\Transmittal Letters\Transmittal Resolution 2013-28195 Immigration Reform.doc MIAMIBEACH City of Miami Beath, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Rafael E. Granado Tel: 305-673-7411 Fax: 786-394-4127 Email: CityClerk @miamibeachfl.gov April 26, 2013 Congressman Ander Crenshaw 440 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Crenshaw, Attached please find Resolution 2013-28195, a resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, urging the United States Congress to support National Immigration Reform that leads to a pathway to United States citizenship and that maintains the United State's competitiveness in the global economy. This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on April 17, 2013. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfully, fael E. Granado City Clerk c: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower, City of Miami Beach We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community. F:ICLER\$ALLIKAT1Transmittal LetterslTransmittal Resolution 2013-28195 Immigration Reform.doc MIAMIBEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Rafael E. Granado Tel: 305-673-7411 Fax: 786-394-4127 Email: CityClerk @miamibeachfl.gov April 26, 2013 Congressman Bill Posey 120 Cannon HOB Washington,DC 20515 Dear Congressman Posey, Attached please find Resolution 2013-28195, a resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, urging the United States Congress to support National Immigration Reform that leads to a pathway to United States citizenship and that maintains the United State's competitiveness in the global economy. This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on April 17, 2013. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfully, fael E. Granado City Clerk c: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower, City of Miami Beach We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community. F:\CLER\$ALL\KAT\Transmittal Letters\Transmittal Resolution 2013-28195 Immigration Reform.doc 19 lmas;r MIAMIBEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfi.gov Office of the City Clerk Rafael E. Granado Tel: 305-673-7411 Fax: 786-394-4127 Email: CityClerk @miamibeachfl.gov April 26, 2013 Congressman Alcee L. Hastings 2353 Rayburn Office Bulding Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Hastings, Attached please find Resolution 2013-28195, a resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, urging the United States Congress to support National Immigration Reform that leads to a pathway to United States citizenship and that maintains the United State's competitiveness in the global economy. This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on April 17, 2013. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower, City of Miami Beach We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live,work and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community. F:\CLER\$ALL\KAT\Transmittal Letters\Transmittal Resolution 2013-28195 Immigration Reform.doc 19 ICS517 MIAMIBEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Rafael E. Granada Tel: 305-673-7411 Fax: 786-394-4127 Email: CityClerk @miamibeachfl.gov April 26, 2013 Congressman Ted Deutch 1024 Longworth Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congressman Deutch, Attached please find Resolution 2013-28195, a resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, urging the United States Congress to support National Immigration Reform that leads to a pathway to United States citizenship and that maintains the United State's competitiveness in the global economy. This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on April 17, 2013. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower, City of Miami Beach We ore committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live,work and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community. FACLER1$ALLIKAnTransmittal LetterslTransmittal Resolution 2013-28195 Immigration Reform.doc 19 MIAMIBEACH City of Miami Beath, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov Office of the City Clerk Rafael E. Granado Tel: 305-673-7411 Fax: 786-394-4127 Email: CityClerk @miomibeachfl.gov April 26, 2013 Congresswoman Lois Frankel 1037 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congresswoman Frankel, Attached please find Resolution 2013-28195, a resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, urging the United States Congress to support National Immigration Reform that leads to a pathway to United States citizenship and that maintains the United State's competitiveness in the global economy. This Resolution was unanimously passed and adopted by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach on April 17, 2013. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Respectfully, Rafael E. Granado City Clerk c: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower, City of Miami Beach We ore committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant,tropical,historic community. 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