Speech #760048276

The resolution presented by the Senator from Tennessee will be received. printed under the rule in the RECORD. and properly referred. The resolution was referred to the Committee on Immigration. as follows: Senate Resolution 15 Resolution memorializing the Federal Congress to enact adequate legislation providing for speedy deportation of all alien residents who do not signify their willingness. desire. and intention to become citizens of the United States within a reasonable time after entry into the United States of America Whereas it is estimated that there are approximately 8.000.000 residents within the boundaries of the United States of America. who have neither become naturalized nor filed any declaration of Intention to become citizens of this Nation. and Whereas this large group of alien residents provide a fertile field for agitators and organizations who are not in sympathy with the American form of government. and Whereas it is the sense of the State Senate of the State of Tennessee. that this large group of alien residents should not be permitted to enjoy the freedom and privileges of this Nation without assuming the corresponding duties and obligations of citizenship: Now. therefore. be it Resolved by the Senate of the State of Tennessee. That the Federal Congress be. and it is hereby requested to direct its attention to this condition and to enact adequate legislation which will provide for speedy deportation of all alien residents of this country. who do not within a reasonable time signify their willingness. desire. and intention. and qualify. to assume the obligations of citizenship and become citizens of this United States of America. be it further Resolved. That the Secretary of the State be. and he is hereby directed to transmit properly authenticated copies of this resolution to each member of the Tennessee congressional delegation and to each of the United States Senators from Tennessee.