ID HCR010

Recognizes that the United States was built by people from around the world and that protecting immigrants through resettlement reflects the nation's core values of justice, freedom, and compassion

Acknowledges immigrants undergo extensive vetting, swearing allegiance to the United States, and many have earned green cards, become citizens, and established homes in America

Notes Idaho communities were founded by hard-working people of diverse ethnicities, religions, and backgrounds, including Basque, Scandinavians, and Irish immigrants, with a long history of providing safe haven

Recognizes immigrants serve in the military, support diplomatic interests, and contribute daily to Idaho communities through work and volunteer efforts

Affirms that immigrants bring character, talent, creativity, determination, and fortitude, and supports their contributions to building the nation