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RESOLUTION
The Davidson County Executive Committee opposes the “English Only” initiative, and
urges any resident of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville for whom English is not
a first language to enroll in such courses, as needed.
Whereas, English is the common and the unifying language of The United States of
America and the official and legal language of the Metropolitan Government of Davidson
County and the State of Tennessee; and
Whereas, new immigrants and refugees understand that learning English is a critical
factor in their ability to obtain gainful employment, to participate fully in the community,
and to qualify for citizenship in The United States of America; and
Whereas, our community is a welcoming city that recognizes and that honors the
contributions of all its residents, wherever born, throughout American history; and
Whereas, the “English Only” ballot initiative will certainly be found to violate Federal
law and statutes, and cost the Metropolitan Government thousands of dollars to defend;
and
Whereas, the “English Only” ballot initiative that seeks to eliminate the use of all non—
English languages by the Metropolitan Government of Davidson County would create
confusion and make citizens less safe physically and mentally;
Now, Therefore,
Be It Further Resolved that immigrants, refugees and new citizens participate in the
activities of the Democratic Party and support Democratic candidates at all levels of
government.
Be It Further Resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Mayor Karl Dean
and Vice-Mayor Diane Neighbors of the Metropolitan Government of Davidson County,
and Gray Sasser, Chairman of the Tennessee Democratic Party.
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Billy Fields, Chair
Davidson County Democratic Executive Committee
July 23, 2008