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DES -abo~~ 033 <br />5- ~/-U`/ <br />l~ d <br />ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br />Resolution Regarding Erika Cruz Romero's <br />Petition for Asylum <br />Whereas, Erika Cruz Romero is an eleven-year-old Salvadoran girl who left her home <br />and proceeded alone to make her way to the United States to find her <br />father; and <br />Whereas, Erika Cruz Romero found her father, her only relative willing and able to <br />care for her, in North Carolina; and <br />Whereas, the Immigration and Naturalization Service has stated that she must leave <br />voluntarily by June 2004 or face deportation; and <br />Whereas, Ms. Romero's deportation will mean facing a life on the streets in El <br />Salvador and separation from her father; and <br />Whereas, the health of a community is contingent on the health of its individual <br />residents and families; and <br />Whereas, a healthy community ensures the safety of its children and provides for their <br />education and general welfare; and <br />Whereas, Orange County supports healthy families and supports the safety, education <br />and general welfare of children; and <br />Whereas, if Ms. Romero is granted asylum, her family will remain intact, she will be <br />spared a life on the streets, and her family will then be able to contribute to <br />the health of the community; <br />NOW, THEREFORE, do we, the Orange County Board of Commissioners, hereby <br />express our. support for Erika Cruz Romero's petition of asylum. <br />This the 4th day of May, 2004. <br />~c~v <br />Barry Jacobs, Chair <br />Orange County Board of <br />Commissioners <br />