Rally at the State Capitol for “Immigration Reform Week of Action”
Followed by an Ecumenical Prayer Service at 6:30 PM

Atlanta, Georgia – January 20, 2010

CIR ASAP presented by Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-IL) reopens the debate between Congress, the White House and other important players across the nation about the necessity of passing Comprehensive Immigration Reform (CIR) this year; Therefore, throughout the United States from January 12th – January 20th, grass-roots organizations, human rights groups, unions, professional associations, business men, legal offices, etc. will hold numerous events in support of CIR.

Today, a diverse group of community members will gather at the State Capitol in Atlanta to support of comprehensive immigration reform.

Rally for Comprehensive Immigration Reform

When: Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Rain or shine)

Where:

State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia
Exterior Washington Street side

Who:

Jerry Gonzalez, Executive Director of GALEO
Pastor Ariel Robles of History Makers International of Marietta, GA
Helen Butler, Coalition for the People’s Agenda
Ara Alan, Kurdish Youth Club and Kurdish Cultural Center
Ken Lee, National President of OCA
Keisha Carter, Georgia Restaurant Association
Ev Howe, ABLE
Rich Pelegrino, Cobb Immigrant Alliance
Teodoro Maus, Georgia Latino Alliance for Human Rights
Susan Pavlin, Refugee Family Services

Contact: Jerry Gonzalez, jerry@galeo.org, 404.745.2580

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