Senate Resolution No. 49

Introduced by Senators De León, Allen, Beall, Block, Hall, Hernandez, Hill, Hueso, Lara, Leyva, Mendoza, Mitchell, Monning, Pan, and Pavley

September 4, 2015

Senate Resolution No. 49—Relative to California-Mexico relations.

WHEREAS, On July 20, 2015, Senator Kevin de León, in his
position of President Pro Tempore of the Senate, signed a letter
of intent with Dr. Eruviel Avila, Governor of the State of Mexico
and President of the National Conference of Governors of Mexico
(CONAGO), setting forth their mutual intent to establish a
permanent dialogue between the Senate and leaders in the
government of Mexico; and

WHEREAS, CONAGO serves to strengthen the local
governments of Mexico through political, economic, social, and
legal studies and the development of budgetary, public safety, and
social policies, as well as strengthen its ties with governments that
impact communities of Mexicans living outside Mexico; and

WHEREAS, The government of California and its leaders have
devoted much effort to encourage the state’s relationship with the
government of Mexico given their shared border and the millions
of individuals of Mexican origin living in California; and

WHEREAS, The Senate has approved laws that promote respect
for human rights and the integrity of the individual, worked towards
a more inclusive social integration, and recognized the
contributions of immigrants to the state; and now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, That the Senate
commits to CONAGO to establish a mechanism for permanent
dialogue between the Senate and National Conference of Governors
of Mexico to exchange information on legislative initiatives that
benefit the migrant community in California and the families of
migrants in Mexico; and be it further

Resolved, That the Senate commits to CONAGO to enhance
communication with other actors in the public and private sectors
in all entities and institutions involved, with the purpose to establish
programs of cooperation around a common agenda, with topics
such as education, trade, tourism, and environment; and be it
further

Resolved, That the President Pro Tempore of the Senate may
select the Senators who will cooperate with CONAGO to achieve
the goals set forth in this resolution; and be it further

Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of
this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.