2nd Annual National Congreso 2007 APPROVED RESOLUTIONS

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2007 APPROVED RESOLUTIONS Resolution 5.01 - Voter Empowerment Resolution Author: Mr. Antonio Gonzalez Organization: Southwest Voter Registration Education Project (SVREP) Resolution 5.03 - Ask the California Governor to Sign AB 1294 Author: Mr. Steve Chessin Organization: Californians for Electoral Reform Resolution 5.04 - A Resolution to Promote a More Inclusive and Racially Just Democracy Author: Ms. M. Aurora Vasquez Organization: Advancement Project Resolution 5.05 - Instant Runoff Voting for the City of Los Angeles Author: Mr. Gautam Dutta Organization: New American Foundation Resolution 5.06 - Restoration of Voting Rights Author: Mr. Justin Levitt Organization: Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law Resolution 5.07 - RESOLUTION on Rights for Open and Honest Elections and against Corporate Secret Vote Counting Author: Ms. Judith Alter Organization: Protect California Ballots Resolution 5.09 - Resolution supporting the incorporation of unincorporated East Los Angeles Author: Mr. Tomas Gonzales Organization: Long Beach LULAC Council 3088 Resolution 5.11 - Resolution on the 2010 Census Author: Mr. Steven Ochoa Organization: William C. Velasquez Institute (WCVI) Resolution 5.12 - Resolution on Redistricting Reform Author: Mr. Steven Ochoa Organization: William C. Velasquez Institute (WCVI) Resolution 5.13 - Unconstitutional Towing and Driver's License Resolution Author: Honorable Gilbert Cedillo Organization: The Honorable Gil Cedillo, Senator, California State Senate Resolution 5.14 - Cesar E. Chavez National Holiday Action 2007 & 2008 Author: Ms. Evelina Alarcon Organization: Cesar E. Chavez National Holiday Resolution 5.15 - SUPPORTING SENATE BILL 327 & HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BILL 359 TO CONDUCT A SPECIAL RESOURCES STUDY OF SITES ASSOCIATED WITH THE LIFE OF CESAR ESTRADA CHAVEZ AND THE FARM LABOR MOVEMENT Author: Mr. Joshua Stark Organization: National Parks Conservation Association Resolution 5.16 - Sheriff's Hotline Author: Mr. Yuri Jimenez Organization: Kucinich For President 2008 Resolution 5.17 - Resolution Supporting Hungry For Respect Author: Ms. Cynthia Aragon Organization: UFCW Local 99 Resolution 6.01 - Stop the War- End the Occupation Author: Mr. Rosalio Munoz Organization: Latinos for Peace Resolution 6.02 - Resolution on Luis Posada Carriles Author: Ms. Alicia Jrapko Organization: International Committee for the Freedom of the Cuban Five Resolution 6.03 - Resolution to Overturn Unconstitutional Family Travel Restrictions to Cuba Author: Mr. Alvaro Fernandez Organization: Comision Cubana-Americana Por Derechos Familiares, Inc. Resolution 6.04 - Resolution to Support Humanitarian Mediation In Colombia by The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Author: Mr. Roberto Vargas Organization: William C. Velasquez Institute (WCVI) Resolution 6.05 - RESOLUTION ON POLICY CHANGE: U.S.- CENTRAL AMERICAN RELATIONS Author: Mr. Robert Vargas Organization: William C. Velasquez Institute (WCVI) Resolution 6.06 - Closure of the School of the Americas (SOA)/WHINSEC Author: Ms. Sandra Sunshine Williams Organization: Committee to Close the SOA Resolution 6.07 - Support for Puerto Rico Self Determination Author: Mr. Pablo Martinez Organization: League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Resolution 6.08 - Oppose Expansion of NAFTA/CAFTA Author: Mr. Oscar Chacon Organization: National Alliance of Latin American and Caribbean Communities (NALACC) Resolution 6.09 - A Call to Humanism and Respect for Independence and Sovereignty Author: Mr. Ricardo Zelada Organization: Latinos Por La Democracia Participativa Resolution 6.10 - Resolution on the Five Cuban Political Prisoners Author: Ms. Alicia Jrapko Organization: International Committee for the Freedom of the Cuban Five Resolution 6.11 - Fair, Humane and Rational Immigration Reform Author: Mr. Nativo Lopez Organization: Mexican American Political Association (MAPA) Resolution 6.12 - Resolution to Urge Congress to Repeal 287 (g) and Restructure Federal Funding to Target Drug Enforcement Operations and Place a Civilian Oversight Committee Author: Mr. Pablo Martinez Organization: New Mexico LULAC Resolution 6.13 - Resolution to Urge the Bush Administration to Halt Immigration Raids Author: Mr. Pablo Martinez Organization: New Mexico LULAC Resolution 6.14 - Resolution to Urge the Bush Administration to Halt Modern Day Concentration Camps, Restructure Immigration Detention Center Policies and to Consider Parole of Immigrants with US Born Children Author: Mr. Pablo Martinez Organization: New Mexico LULAC Resolution 6.15 - No Human Being is Illegal Author: Mr. Raul Anorve Organization: Instituto de Educacion Popular del Sur de California Resolution 6.16 - Formal Position and Statement Denouncing Vigilantism of the "Minutemen Project" Author: Mr. Yuri Jimenez Organization: Kucinich For President 2008 Resolution 6.17 (Floor Resolution) - Resolution in Support of Day Laborers Author: Mr. Pablo Alvarado Organization: National Day Laborer Organizing Network (NDLON) Resolution 6.18 (Floor Resolution) - Resolution supporting the UFCW lawsuit re: ICE Swift Raids Author: Mr. Fernando Rodriquez Organization: Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA) Resolution 6.19 (Floor Resolution) - Withdraw of United Nations Troops in Haiti Author: Mr. Jean-Robert Lafortune Organization: Haitian-American Grassroots Coalition Resolution 6.20 (Floor Resolution) - RESOLUTION TO RESPECT THE SOVEREIGNTY OF BOLIVIA AND ITS DEMOCRATIC PROCESS Author: Mr. Rosalio Munoz Organization: Latinos for Peace Resolution 6.21 (Floor Resolution) - RESOLUTION TO DEMAND THAT THE U.S. CONGRESS ACT NOW TO STOP THE RAIDS, DEPORTATIONS, SEPARATION OF FAMILIES, NO MATCH FIRINGS AND GENERAL ATTACK ON THE LATINO COMMUNITY Author: Mr. Salvador Reza Organization: National Day Laborer Organizing Network (NDLON) Resolution 6.22 (Floor Resolution) - RESOLUTION TO DEMAND THAT THE U.S. SUPREME COURT HEAR THE CASE OF THE U.S. CITIZEN CHILDREN OF UNDOCUMENTED PARENTS Author: Mr. Salvador Reza Organization: National Day Laborer Organizing Network (NDLON) Resolution 6.23 (Floor Resolution) - Restore the Fairness Doctrine Act Author: Ms. Lydia Guzman Organization: Somos America Coalition, Arizona Resolution 6.24 (Floor Resolution) - Decreasing the National Hispanic Dropout Rate Supporting the DREAM Act Author: Mr. Luis Avila Organization: Arizona Coalition for Migrant Rights Resolution 6.25 (Floor Resolution) - Enforcing Real Estate Fraud Laws Author: Mr. Francisco Mendoza Organization: Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA) Resolution 7.01 - Protection of Latinos from Liquid Coal Production Author: Ms. Adrianna Quintero Organization: Natural Resources Defense Council Resolution 7.02 - Opposition to Carbon Sequestration Projects in Latino, Environmental Justice, Low Income & People of Color Communities Author: Mr. Jesse N. Marquez Organization: Coalition for a Safe Environment Resolution 7.03 - Moratorium on Coal Production and on New Coal-Fired Power Plants Author: Ms. Kathleen Rogers Organization: Earth Day Network (EDN) Resolution 7.04 - Resolution on Energy Justice Author: Ms. Celia Brugman Organization: William C. Velasquez Institute (WCVI) Resolution 7.05 - Resolution on Renewable Energy Author: Ms. Kathleen Rogers Organization: Earth Day Network (EDN) Resolution 7.06 - Ports & Goods Movement Alternative Intermodal Transportation System Technologies Author: Mr. Jesse N. Marquez Organization: Coalition for a Safe Environment Resolution 7.07 - Resolution in Support of Reforming the 2007 Farm Bill Author: Mr. Albert Jaquez Organization: William C. Velasquez Institute (WCVI) Resolution 7.08 - Principles for Equitable Infrastructure Investments: Healthy Parks, Schools, and Communities Author: Mr. Robert Garcia Organization: The City Project Resolution 7.09 - Resolution for Green Schools Author: Ms. Kathleen Rogers Organization: Earth Day Network (EDN) Resolution 7.10 - Community-School-Parks Resolution Author: Dr. Jim Stewart Organization: People for Parks Resolution 7.11 - Free the Beach! Author: Mr. Robert Garcia Organization: The City Project Resolution 7.12 - Resolution Calling for Equal Consideration of Latinos In Making Environmental Improvements Avoiding Unintended Consequences Through Engagement Author: Ms. Celia Brugman Organization: William C. Velasquez Institute (WCVI) Resolution 7.13 - Zero Waste Resolution Author: Mr. Jorge Luis Rodriguez Organization: Green Stage Alliance Resolution 7.14 - Comprehensive Ocean Management and Protection Author: Ms. Adrianna Quintero Organization: Natural Resources Defense Council Resolution 7.15 - Water Supply and Minority Communities Author: Ms. Celia Brugman Organization: William C. Velasquez Institute (WCVI) Resolution 7.16 - Proposed Amendment to 2006 Resolution 3.4 Omnibus Clean Air Author: Ms. Celia Brugman Organization: William C. Velasquez Institute (WCVI) Resolution 7.17 - SUPPORTING THE NATIONAL PARK CENTENNIAL CHALLENGE Author: Mr. Joshua Stark Organization: National Parks Conservation Association Resolution 7.18 - DIVERSIFYING EMPLOYMENT IN, ACCESS TO, AND SUPPORT FOR UNITED STATES NATIONAL FORESTS Author: Mr. Salvador Ramirez Organization: National Hispanic Environmental Council (NHEC) Resolution 7.19 - DIVERSIFYING ACCESS TO AND INCREASING SUPPORT FOR FOREST SERVICE LANDS IN THE SAN GABRIEL MOUNTAINS Author: Mr. Salvador Ramirez Organization: National Hispanic Environmental Council (NHEC) Resolution 7.20 - ENSURING THE PUBLIC'S WILDLANDS ARE PROTECTED FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO ENJOY Author: Mr. Salvador Ramirez Organization: National Hispanic Environmental Council (NHEC) Resolution 7.21 (Floor Resolution) - RESOLUTION TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE BENEFITS AND VALUE OF INDUSTRIAL HEMP AND REMOVE STATE BARRIERS TO PRODUCTION Author: Alexis Baden-Mayer Organization: Southwest Voter Registration Education Project (SVREP) Resolution 7.22 (Floor Resolution) - The Use of the National Latino Congreso to Promote Youth Leadership Author: Mr. Luis Avila Organization: Arizona Coalition for Migrant Rights Resolution 8.01 - Resolution Relating to Sustainable Healthy Communities Author: Mr. Jimmy D. Dichirico Organization: LA-32 Neighborhood Business and Economic Council Resolution 8.02 - Resolution To Promote Latino Bone Marrow Donors To Register at any Donor Centers for Marrow and Blood Stem Cells Center Author: Mr. Jimmy D. Dichirico Organization: LA-32 Neighborhood Business and Economic Council Resolution 8.04 - The Great Wall, the Heritage Parkscape, and Cultural and Historical Landmarks in Los Angeles Author: Mr. Robert Garcia Organization: The City Project Resolution 8.05 - Arts for Social Justice Author: Mr. Nicolas Valdez Organization: William C. Velasquez Institute (WCVI) Resolution 8.06 - Resolution Advocating Support and Recognition for Community Artists and Cultural Workers as Invaluable Political Agents for Political and Social Change in America Author: Mr. Tomas Gonzales Organization: Long Beach LULAC Council 3088 Resolution 8.08 (Floor Resolution) - Resolution in Support of HR 676 Regarding Single-Payer Healthcare Author: Mr. Fernado Losada Organization: California Nurses Association (CNA) Resolution 8.10 (Floor Resolution) - Support for the Johnny Canales Program Author: Mr. Pablo Martinez Organization: League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Resolution 8.11 (Floor Resolution) - Asarco Not Welcome Author: Mr. Jaime Chavez Organization: William C. Velasquez Institute (WCVI) Resolution 8.12 (Floor Resolution) - A Farmworker Woman's Right to Quality, Affordable Health Care Author: Ms. Mily Trevino-Sauceda Organization: William C. Velasquez Institute (WCVI) Resolution 8.14 (Floor Resolution) - 1er Encuentro Transnacional de Mujeres Lideres Migrantes Author: Ms. Sara Zapata-Mijares Organization: Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) Resolution 8.15 (Floor Resolution) - RESOLUTION REGARDING THE APPEARANCE OF PRESIDENT AHMADINEJAD IN THE UNITED STATES AND THE STATUS OF IRANIAN-AMERICAN IMMIGRANTS Author: Mr. Jan Tucker Organization: California LULAC Civil Rights Commission Resolution 8.16 (Floor Resolution) - Dia de La Gente Indigena Author: Mr. Jaime Chavez Organization: Southwest Voter Registration Education Project (SVREP) Resolution 9.01 - California Dream Act Author: Honorable Gilbert Cedillo Organization: The Honorable Gil Cedillo, Senator, California State Senate Resolution 9.03 - Latinos, Media and Power: Learning to Play the Media Game Author: Ms. Yareli Arizmendi Organization: William C. Velasquez Institute (WCVI) Resolution 9.04 - Support for the California Community College Initiative Author: Mr. John McDowell Organization: Los Angeles College Faculty Guild, AFT 1521 Resolution 9.05 - A NEW PARDIGM FOR LATINO STUDENT Author: Mr. Jimmy D. Dichirico Organization: LA-32 Neighborhood Business and Economic Council Resolution 9.07 - No Child Left Behind Reauthorization Author: Ms. Arlene Inouye Organization: Coalition Against Militarism In Our Schools Resolution 9.08 - Military Recruitment in NCLB Author: Ms. Arlene Inouye Organization: Coalition Against Militarism In Our Schools Resolution 9.09 - Addressing Ethnic and Gender Gaps in the California Education System Author: Mr. John Perez Organization: People for Parks Resolution 9.10 - Cooperatives Author: Mr. Raul Añorve Organization: Instituto de Educacion Popular del Sur de California Resolution 9.11 - Protecting Latino Homeowners Author: Ms. Cristine DeBerry Organization: Center for Responsible Lending Resolution 9.12 - Protecting Latinos from Predatory Payday Lending Author: Ms. Cristine DeBerry Organization: Center for Responsible Lending Resolution 9.13 - Slam the Door on Poverty Housing Author: Mr. Robert Garcia Organization: The City Project Resolution 9.14 - On Economic Policy Author: Mr. Oscar Chacon Organization: National Alliance of Latin American and Caribbean Communities (NALACC) Resolution 9.15 - Working Families Resolution Author: Ms. Lydia Guzman Organization: Somos America Coalition, Arizona Resolution 9.17 - 10-9-07 Community Arts Economic Development # 01 Author: Mr. Jimmy D. Dichirico Organization: LA-32 Neighborhood Business and Economic Council Resolution 9.18 - Free Santos Reyes Resolution Author: Mr. Nativo Lopez Organization: Mexican American Political Association (MAPA) Resolution 9.19 - Employee Free Choice Act and Workers' Rights Author: Mr. Nativo Lopez Organization: Mexican American Political Association (MAPA) Resolution 9.20 - Resolution to encourage PBS and Ken Burns to include Latinos Author: Mr. Tomas Gonzales Organization: Long Beach LULAC Council 3088 Resolution 9.22 (Floor Resolution) - Eliminating Federal Crack-Powder Cocaine Sentencing Disparity Author: Ms. Deborah Small Organization: Break the Chains Resolution 9.24 (Floor Resolution) - Resolution to Show Solidarity with Latinos in Lubbock, Texas Who Seek Street Name for Cesar E. Chavez Author: Ms. Evelina Alarcon Organization: Cesar E. Chavez National Holiday Result: Passed Unanimously Resolution 9.25 (Floor Resolution) - HATE CRIMES REVISITED Author: Mr. Jaime Chavez Organization: William C. Velasquez Institute (WCVI) Resolution 9.26 (Floor Resolution) - Resolution to Hold a National Latino Congreso Day of Action Author: Ms. Linda Valdes Organization: National Hispanic Environmental Council (NHEC) Resolution 9.27 (Floor Resolution) - Celebrate Cesar E. Chavez's Birthday March 31 as a National Holiday! Author: Mr. Jose Gonzales Organization: LatinoCare Management Corp. Resolution 9.28 (Floor Resolution) - Increasing Awareness of Environmental Issues and Careers Among Latino Youth in Our Nation's Schools Author: Ms. Linda Valdes Organization: National Hispanic Environmental Council (NHEC) Resolution 9.29 (Floor Resolution) - Urge Governor Schwarzenegger to Sign AB 280 (Coto) Author: Dr. Maria Quezada Organization: California Association for Bilingual Education (CABE) Resolution 9.30 (Floor Resolution - ATRISCO COMMUNITY LAND RIGHTS MUST BE PROTECTED Author: Mr. Jaime Chavez Organization: William C. Velasquez Institute (WCVI)

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