H.C.R. No. 11 Summary

• Expresses Ohio General Assembly support for Arizona's efforts to control illegal immigration and enforce federal immigration laws.

• Affirms that legal immigration has contributed positively to U.S. economy and culture, while asserting the federal government has failed to adequately enforce immigration laws and secure the Mexican-American border.

• States that federal enforcement failures have burdened Ohio and other states with illicit drug proliferation and unforeseen financial strain on local and state governments.

• Directs the House Clerk to transmit authenticated copies of the resolution to U.S. Congressional leaders, Ohio's Congressional delegation, and Ohio news media.