P1 1WHEREAS, The United States of America was founded on the
2principles of liberty and justice, and these principles enshrined in
3our Declaration of Independence the self-evident truth that all
4persons are created equal; and
5WHEREAS, The United States was and continues to be built
6by people of all ethnic, racial, gender, religious, and socioeconomic
7backgrounds and is celebrated for its tolerance, diversity, and
8freedom; and
9WHEREAS, California is home to the largest population of
10immigrants in the United States whose contributions help to drive
11this state to be the most economically successful and prosperous
12in the nation; and
13WHEREAS, Immigrants continue to develop and expand
14businesses, innovate, strengthen our economy, and create jobs in
15California; and
16WHEREAS, A study by the University of California, Los
17Angeles, states that legalizing the status of undocumented
18immigrants working and living in the United States would create
19approximately $1.5 trillion in additional gross domestic product
20growth over the next 10 years and increase wages for all workers;
21and
22WHEREAS, Immigrants fundamentally enrich the extraordinary
23character of our nation with their unique cultures, heritages, and
24experiences; and
P2 1WHEREAS, California’s short-term and long-term economic
2and social health, security, and prosperity require policies that
3allow individuals to become legal and enfranchised participants
4in our society and economy; and
5WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of California has officially
6recognized the value and importance of immigrants in California
7through the unanimous, bipartisan support of Senate Joint
8Resolution 2, and Senate Resolution 35; and
9WHEREAS, The California State Legislature has engaged in
10thoughtful, respectful discourse on immigration and other
11challenging issues, often uniting in bipartisan support and always
12respecting the diverse individual views and beliefs of the
13membership and of the people they represent; and
14WHEREAS, In 2015, the United States has experienced many
15historic changes promoting civil rights and progressive social
16change throughout the nation; and
17WHEREAS, In 2015, the United States has also experienced
18tragic events that remind us that more work is needed to achieve
19equality and justice for all persons; and
20WHEREAS, Recent events throughout the country have moved
21the nation to engage in meaningful public dialogue on issues
22including racial equality, gender equality, LGBT equality,
23immigration, and other civil rights; and
24WHEREAS, Negative, demonizing, and stereotypical rhetoric
25has no place in the national political discourse; and
26WHEREAS, Racist, hateful speech can incite severe and tragic
27consequences; and
28WHEREAS, Aspiring national leaders, in particular, have a
29responsibility to engage the public on immigration reform and
30other issues in a thoughtful and respectful way without disparaging
31or negatively stereotyping communities or individuals; and
32WHEREAS, Presidential candidates including Donald Trump
33and Ted Cruz have unfairly demonized and falsely blamed
34undocumented immigrant families for a range of problems and
35challenges facing the United States; and
36WHEREAS, Presidential candidate Donald Trump recently
37stated that, “When Mexico sends its people, they’re not sending
38their best. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and
39they’re bringing those problems with us. They’re bringing drugs.
40They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists,”; and
P3 1WHEREAS, Presidential candidate Ted Cruz has defended
2Presidential candidate Donald Trump’s racist remarks against
3immigrant families and people of Mexican descent; and
4WHEREAS, Presidential candidate Ted Cruz characterized
5United States immigration as “policies [that] have encouraged
6drug smugglers, child abusers, murderers, and other dangerous
7criminals”; now, therefore, be it
8Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, That the Senate
9condemns discrimination in any form on the basis of race, ethnicity,
10national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or
11disability; and be it further
12Resolved, That the Senate calls for an end to hate speech and
13racist rhetoric by all presidential candidates; and be it further
14Resolved, That the Senate condemns in the strongest terms
15possible the racist rhetoric against immigrant families made by
16Presidential candidate Ted Cruz; and be it further
17Resolved, That the Senate condemns in the strongest terms
18possible the racist rhetoric against immigrant families made by
19Presidential candidate Donald Trump; and be it further
20Resolved, That the Senate calls upon the State of California to
21divest from Donald Trump, The Trump Organization, and any
22affiliated entities; and be it further
23Resolved, That the Senate calls upon private businesses and
24individuals throughout California to end all business ties with
25Donald Trump, The Trump Organization, and any affiliated
26entities; and be it further
27Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of
28this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
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