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Today’s anti-enforcement Hail Mary smearfest from the local crazies. All five of them. Early related story HERE from the MDJ.

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State Farm and GALEO Partner for Leadership Development

Found in Press Release
Written by GALEO
Posted on 2006-01-23

Duluth, GA – January 22, 2007

State Farm will partner with the GALEO Latino Community Development Fund to support the organizations’ GALEO Institute for Leadership program, a 10 module training program aimed at leadership development and diversity in the Hispanic community around the state.

The GALEO Latino Community Development Fund has implemented the GALEO Institute for Leadership to focus upon the leadership development of the Latino community across our state. As part of the GALEO Institute for Leadership, GALEO has formed a strategic partnership with the University of Georgia’s Fanning Institute to expand and develop our joint efforts for the Community Leadership Program.

Founded in 1982, the Fanning Institute is named for Vice President and Professor Emeritus J.W. Fanning, whom many consider to be the “father of leadership” in Georgia. His leadership and community development legacy is carried on today through the Fanning Institute’s continued vision of building community capacity.

GALEO Institute for Leadership program hopes to provide greater civic participation by all of the participants. The sessions which are to be held in Metro Atlanta, Dalton, Gainesville, Savannah, and will focus on specific core values such as understanding community leadership, effective communication, valuing community diversity, group dynamics, conducting successful meetings, group problem solving and decision making, managing conflict and building communities through partnerships and collaborations.

“We appreciate the generous support from State Farm as we move towards enhancing the civic engagement of all Georgians, including Latinos,” said Jerry Gonzalez, Executive Director of GALEO.

“We at State Farm appreciate the difference GALEO is making in the community. Our area is better served by the developmental information provided by the GALEO Leadership program to our community leaders”, states State Farm Agent Dan Barracliff.

A check presentation is scheduled for Friday, January 26 at 11:00 a.m. the State Farm Atlanta Operations Center located at 11350 Johns Creek Parkway, Duluth, 30098.

For more information on GALEO Institute for Leadership program visit, www.galeo.org. For more information on State Farm products and services visit, www.statefarm.com.

Application deadine is January 31, 2007. All are encouraged to apply based upon their language proficiency. For more information on locations, schedules, and languages, please visit this link:

http://www.galeo.org/institute4leadership.php

About GALEO
GALEO is a statewide 501 © (6) nonprofit and non- partisan organization focusing on leadership development and increased civic engagement of the Latino community. GALEO also provides a voice for the growing Latino population in Georgia and a framework for collaborative and proactive legislative initiatives for Georgia’s Hispanic community.

Website: http://www.galeo.org
GALEO Institute for Leadership

It has been said that leadership is the prime force that makes positive things happen in a community. A primary goal of the Fanning Institute’s Community Leadership Program (CLP) is the development of knowledgeable, skilled, committed, and action- oriented leaders. This involves bringing people together with diverse backgrounds and varying perspectives to enhance their leadership skills.

For more information and for application, please visit the link below.

More Info & Application: http://www.galeo.org/institute4leadership.php

This press release was sent on behalf of State Farm Insurance.
Georgia Association of Latino Elected Officials (GALEO)
Jerry Gonzalez
Executive Director
email: jerry@galeo.org
phone: 404.745.2580
State Farm Insurance

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GALEO SPONSORS FROM 2010 event

Thank YOU for a successful event!

U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) at the 7th Annual GALEO Power Reception!

U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ)

People in attendance included:

Luis Aguilar, Commissioner, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission;
GA Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond, also candidate for U.S. Senate; Paulette Suggs, representing U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson; Salvador Lara, Consul General of Mexico; R.J. Hadley, candidate for the U.S. Senate;
Angela Moore, candidate for GA Sec. of State; GA State Senator Gail Buckner, candidate for GA Sec. of State; Michael Rothenburg, candidate for DeKalb County Court; Tunde Akinyele, candidate for DeKalb County Court; Elena Parent, candidate for Georgia House District 81; Kathryn Rice, candidate for DeKalb County Commission District 7

Thank you to our SPONSORS for this event!

Silver: The Coca-Cola Company

Bronze: Georgia Power & Western Union

Leadership Circle: AmeriMex Communications, Kuck Immigration Partners LLC, Pfizer, State Farm Insurance Company

Amigos: Luz Borerro, Briarcliff Pediatrics, Kilpatrick Stockton LLP, Ron & Hilda Reardon

GALEO Community Partners: Georgia Women’s Action for New Directions

Pictures will be posted soon on www.facebook.com/GALEO.org

For more information on the event:

http://www.galeo.org/event.php?event_id=0000000652

Cobb’s Village Thinker Rich Pellegrino to remove all doubt – free entertainment from Crazyville

In the spirit of the crazies:

Rich Pellegrino, who we here in Cobb regard as a somewhat comical but pathetic, race-baiting open borders loon is going to hold another press conference in Marietta square tomorrow. This should remove all doubt about the true hate-filled rage and mindlessness with which this character regards borders, immigration laws and pro-enforcement Americans. But just to be sure, I will try to make it to the crazies’ event.

When he is not smearing our beloved sheriff, telling us in the local newspaper that what is not love is hate or renewing his ties to and speaking along with – Weather Underground terrorist William Ayers self boasting former drug international dealer Rich Pellegrino runs around the region with those lovable heroes from the Nation of Islam and constantly displays placards proclaiming that “WE WELCOME ALL IMMIGRANTS…” legal or otherwise.

So – if you get extremely bored tomorrow, come on down to Marietta Square and see the open borders nuts go on yet another race-baiting smear campaign in an effort to kill HB 87. Bring cameras- they love that. Admission is free.

Rich’s press release ( his second) on his press conference below IT IS 859 WORDS!. Apparently the King Center has refused Rich the permission he sought to be crazy at that site. Don’t be surprised to see Jerry Gonzalez make an appearance. More fun facts on Rich so Rich HERE.

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PRESS ADVISORY for Press Conference

CONTACT: Rich Pellegrino, Director of the Cobb Immigrant Alliance (CIA)

ORGANIZATION: Cobb Immigrant Alliance

VOICE PHONE NUMBER: 404-573-1199

EMAIL ADDRESS: pilgrim1@mindspring.com

WEBSITE: www.laboroflovecampaign.org

PURPOSE: Requesting the Governor to Reconsider HB87 in light of information shared regarding its racially based motives and other compelling reasons why it is bad for GA.

THEME: The ONENESS CAMPAIGN: “We are one people and together we can survive and advance in spite of the vested interests attempting to divide us.”

WHO: A diverse group of speakers representing the Asian, Black, Latino & White communities

WHERE: Glover Park, 50 Park Square, Marietta (Square) 30060

TIME: 10:00 AM

DATE: May 4, 2011 (Wednesday)

Talking Points for Press Conference

(Note: Please keep remarks 2-3 minutes as there are several speakers)

“We are one people and together we can survive and advance in spite of the vested interests attempting to divide us.”

There are vested interests who attempt to divide the community into racial and economic groups and pit them against one another in order to maintain the power of those vested interests. The national immigration debate, especially in the GA and some other states, is heavily influenced by these vested interests–two of which are the private-prison lobby and the white supremacist movement. Both have influenced and assisted GA legislators who drafted HB87–the so-called immigration reform bill.– with their monetary and other forms of support.
We know that regardless of our diverse races, cultures, faiths, immigration and economic status—that we are one people—and we will stand together regardless of any attempts to divide and conquer.
When one does not have truth on his side then he must create myths. Two of the most often spoken myths by the anti-immigrant legislators and crowd are :
1) The undocumented immigrants are draining our economy. The truth, which is revealed in all independent audits and studies conducted by think-tanks, government agencies and the state and federal level, and others–is that they are contributing millions more into our economy than they will ever receive in services. The fact is that the financial mismanagement and corrupt dealings of these same legislators, at both the state and national level, and of the financiers on Wall Street, are the cause of our economic problems and they are cowardly using immigrants as their scapegoats.

2) The state has to act and pass these bills (which have already been found unconstitutional in AZ) because the federal government has not done anything. While that has a shade of truth, which myths often have, it was largely these same politicians, including the Governor when he was in Congress, and their party, who blocked all attempts of both the Obama and Bush administrations to enact comprehensive immigration reform which would address all of these issues. (In fact, Bush supported the bi-partisan efforts of and bill introduced by McCain and Kennedy however they were all fought down by the conservative, right wing of their party–which interestingly are the same folk who are proposing these state bills.) This is utter hypocrisy.

Not since the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 was anyone in GA required to carry and show their papers proving their status–and under this bill (HB87) everyone, not just new immigrants, will have to do so! This is the biggest erosion of our civil and human rights since the abolition of Jim Crow in the south.
Most Georgians and Americans are uninformed and misinformed regarding these facts and that is why any polls regarding their feelings about immigration are completely skewed. We will be conducting ongoing events to properly inform them with the facts rather than fear-based myths. A list of these events will be posted on www.laboroflovecampaign.org

Arizona passed its similar bill SB1070 a year ago and it has lost millions in economic revenue , jobs lost, business closures, and in legal fees fighting lawsuits against the bill (the main provisions of which have been struck down by two Federal courts, as will HB 87). Who will foot the bill for all this in Georgia: taxpayers!
The main organizations helping GA legislators to draft these bills and mobilize support for them have been labeled as hate groups and are founded by Dr. Tanton who professed eugenics and white superiority used to justify genocide against other races. (His statements in this regard will be cited on the info sheet given to the press.)

We are not against anyone but are for oneness, justice and truth–and none of those standards were considered in this bill.

12 million undocumented immigrants did not sneak into this country–they were invited here for cheap and productive labor by every government and corporate entity–which means by every citizen who votes, owns stock, and buys food, clothing, and shelter–and that means every one of us invited them. It is inhuman, un-American, un-Christian, and unbelievable to even think of shipping them back after they have worked so hard for us, set down roots and have children and families here–just like our immigrant ancestors did (many of whom were also persecuted and considered “illegal” or worse by the vested interests of those times).

About 1,000 rally to protest immigration bill

By KATE BRUMBACK –

May 1, 2022

Associated Press

ATLANTA — Jose-David and Lourdes Resendiz have lived in Georgia for 14 years, but with the governor likely to sign a bill passed by the Legislature that aims to crack down on illegal immigration, they’re packing up their things and preparing to leave.

They were among a crowd at a May Day rally Sunday at the Georgia Capitol Sunday that police estimated at about 1,000. Chanting in Spanish and English, waving signs and cheering heartily for each speaker, they urged Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal to veto the bill that contains some provisions similar to a tough law enacted last year in Arizona.

Speakers encouraged illegal immigrant workers not to leave the state but instead to dig in, organize and mobilize.

“In the labor movement we have a saying ‘Don’t Mourn – Organize!’ We may want to mourn HB87, but let us instead organize like never before,” said Ben Speight, organizer director of the Teamsters Local 728

The bill passed by state lawmakers last month would authorize law enforcement officers to check the immigration status of certain suspects and to detain them if they are in the country illegally. It would penalize people who knowingly transport or harbor illegal immigrants and makes it a felony to present false documents or information when applying for a job. It also requires many businesses to verify the immigration status of new hires using an online federal database.

Deal, who has long been a supporter of strict immigration measures, has said he plans to sign the legislation into law.

The bill has drawn criticism from civil liberties and immigrant rights groups, who say it will encourage racial profiling. Many in the business, agriculture, service and tourism and convention sectors have also expressed concern, saying it could drive away their workforce and make Georgia seem unwelcoming.

Supporters of the bill say it’s necessary to curb illegal immigration, which they say drains the state’s resources and contributes to high rates of unemployment.

“Gov. Deal and the Legislature found a workable solution that enforces the rule of law and protects Georgia taxpayers while upholding individuals’ constitutional rights,” Deal spokesman Brian Robinson wrote in an email Friday. “Illegal immigration costs Georgia taxpayers hundreds of millions, if not billions of dollars, each year at the city, county and state levels.”

Irving Penso, a 64-year-old Atlanta native who teaches English as a second language, said he hopes the governor will “do the right thing” and veto the bill.

“The reputation of the state is at stake, this would be a huge step backward,” he said. “When one group is oppressed it reflects badly on all of us.”

Angel Salome, a 17-year-old high school junior, was brought to the United States as a 2-month-old infant strapped to his mother’s back as she swam across the Rio Grande. He spoke at the rally and said he’d like his friends to speak out as well. His favorite subject in school is U.S. history, and he plans to go to college and law school with dreams of becoming an immigration lawyer.

“I’m going to get that college degree and hopefully be able to provide some financial stability for my mother so she never has to scrub another toilet or tub again,” he said after addressing the crowd.

In a nod to May Day’s roots as a workers’ day, Charlie Flemming, of the Atlanta-North Georgia Labor Council, part of the AFL-CIO, told the protesters that organized labor stands behind them.

“These state immigration laws unjustly target a segment of our society. It’s not only unconstitutional, it’s just unfair,” he said. “I think it’s important for us as a labor movement to embrace our immigrant community. We’re really supportive of pushing real, national immigration reform.”

Resendiz, 40, who works installing insulation, said his wife is packing things up, preparing to leave their home in Buford. He’s thinking of heading to Utah. His 42-year-old wife, who works in a Chinese restaurant, said she plans to return to Mexico until he has a chance to assess the situation in Utah, and then she might join him there.

“We’re illegal, but we came to this country for a better life,” Jose-David Resendiz said in Spanish. “We aren’t crooks, we aren’t violent. We pay taxes and we spend money here. We just want to work to have a better life.

Utah’s governor recently signed an immigration package that includes an enforcement law reminiscent of Arizona’s and would also create a state guest worker program. The Utah law isn’t set to enter into effect until 2013 because state officials need time to seek a federal waiver – for which a process doesn’t currently exist – to give the state the right to issue temporary work permits and other actions generally reserved for the federal government.

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