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Resolution
Resolution to demand from the
U.S. Congress and President George W. Bush the
enforcement of a non-colonial alternative to
solve the century political condition in Puerto
Rico before this present electoral term in
office ends
Whereas, by virtue of the Treaty
of Paris, Puerto Rico was ceded to the U.S.
consequently becoming part of the nation and has
maintained the same colonial status for over 100
years; and
Whereas,
in 1917 Puerto Ricans obtained
U.S. citizenship and yet its population has not
received equal treatment concerning rights and
responsibilities because of their unresolved
political status; and
Whereas,
its four (4) million residents do
not have any valid participation in the
government decision making process in the United
States; and
Whereas,
there are approximately five (5)
million Puerto Ricans living in the States as
part of the growing Hispanic population, largest
minority group, and contribute greatly in both
the private and public sector; and
Whereas,
Puerto Ricans have contributed in
business, education, science, the arts to name a
few, becoming part of the American way of life;
and
Whereas,
the United States has always
defended democracy, liberty and human rights
throughout the world,
Therfore
be it resoled, that the United
States has a moral responsibility to recognize:
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The rights of U.S.
citizens living in Puerto Rico to enjoy the
same status and duties of those who live in
the mainland.
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That the President George
W. Bush and Congress must look for
non-colonial alternatives to solve the
century-old condition in Puerto Rico before
the end of the present electoral term ends.
Adopted this 1st day of July
2006.
Rosa Rosales
LULAC National President |
