Mairead and I were down at City Hall today to show our support for Councilwoman Sanchez’s resolution in support of comprehensive immigration reform. The resolution, which was co-sponsored by Councilman Jim Kenney, passed unanimously and I’m proud to be living in a city that is so welcoming to new Pennsylvanians.
Last week, the Irish Immigration Center hosted a public meeting at Tír na nÓg in Center City. Over 50 people attended our meeting and we were delighted to welcome Councilman Jack Kelly, who joined us to say a few words in support of immigration reform.
See the Councilman’s speech on youtube.
And don’t forget to phone your representative and let them know that you support immigration reform.
Don’t know who your representative is? Find out here!
From January 10-16, groups all over the Philadelphia will be hosting events to raise awareness of the immigration reform bill currently in the House and to put pressure on our representatives to make 2010 the year for immigration reform.