Urge Congress to support unaccompanied children from Central America
In Plain English
The city council wants to take a formal position on a national immigration issue. The resolution asks Congress to provide more humanitarian aid for children who cross the border alone. This is a symbolic statement that does not change city services or spending.
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Adopt Resolution No. 79-14
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