1998-06 Immigration and Naturalization ServiceKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
RESOLUTION NO. 98 -06
Introduced by: Mayor Selby
Requested by: Filipino American Association
of Kodiak
Drafted by: Mayor Selby
Introduced: 03/05/98
Adopted: 03/05/98
A RESOLUTION URGING THE IMMIGRATION AND
NATURALIZATION SERVICE TO OPEN AN OFFICE IN KODIAK
WHEREAS, the Center for Immigration Studies, a Washington, D.C. group, has placed
the Kodiak Island Borough in the top four percent of counties nationwide in its 1996
list of hot spots for immigration; and
WHEREAS, members of the Filipino- American community of Kodiak have requested
an Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) office for many years; and
WHEREAS, there are now several cultural groups from several nations with residents
in Kodiak who need the assistance that can be provided by a local INS office; and
WHEREAS, in the past, many of the community members have assisted friends,
neighbors, and other community member with the naturalization process as a volunteer
service, but the need for assistance has far outstripped the capabilities of a voluntary
system; and
WHEREAS, many of the naturalization concerns are quite complicated and must be
resolved in either Anchorage of Seattle with the assistance of an INS officer; and
WHEREAS, an INS office would provide a better opportunity for people to become
United States citizens and enjoy the full benefits of citizenship; and
WHEREAS, the current access to an INS office is very limited, due to the requirement
to fly to Anchorage for assistance; and
WHEREAS, the INS representatives currently visit Kodiak twice yearly, only to sear
in new citizens;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND
BOROUGH that the Immigration and Naturalization Service is urged to open a full -time,
year round office in Kodiak for the purpose of dealing with the many issues needed by
the immigrants residing in Kodiak.
Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Resolution No. 98 -06
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ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
THIS FIFTH DAY OF MARCH, 1998
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
nna F. Smith, CMC /AAE, Borough Clerk
J r me M. Selby, Bor
Gary L Stevens, g •% ficer
ATTEST: y
or
Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Resolution No. 98 -06
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