Mr. Speaker. the existing immigration quota from the Cape Verde Islands of Portugual is a mere 200 persons annually. and that figure has maintained for too many years. We Rhode Islanders value our citizens of Cape Verdean origin as a productive. hardworking segment of our States population. They are represented and distinguished in every profession. They are teachers. public servants. merchants and laborers. and have made many valuable contributions to the quality of life in Rhode Island. The House of Representatives of the General Assembly of the State of Rhode Island. taking note of the low immigration quota. passed on the 15th day of March. 1974. the following house resolution memorializing the Congress of the United States to enact legislation to increase the immigraton quota for people from the Cape Verde Islands of Portugal from 200 to 600 annually. STATE OF RHODE ISLAND HousE RESOLUTION Resolution memorializing the Congress of the United States to enact legislation to increase the immigration quota for people from the Cape Verde Islands of Portugal from 200 to 600 annually Resolved. That the general assembly of the state of Rhode Island hereby respectfully memorializes the congress of the United States to enact legislation to increase. the Immigration quota for people from the Cape Verde Islands of Portugal from 200 to 600 annually. and be It further Resolved. That the secretary of state be and he hereby Is authorized and directed to transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to the senators and representatives from Rhode Island In the congress.
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