85R9373 BPG-D     By: Moody H.R. No. 744       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, The United States is a nation of immigrants, and our   influence in the world has been immeasurably enhanced by our   enduring identity as a land of freedom and opportunity for   resourceful persons of all colors, creeds, and origins; and          WHEREAS, Since colonial days, the American character has been   associated with boldness, determination, and an exceptional work   ethic, all traits possessed by those who elect to leave the familiar   behind and start their lives over in another country; successive   waves of newcomers have replenished our drive, enriched our   culture, and advanced our prosperity; and          WHEREAS, Immigrants bring innovative ideas and   entrepreneurial spirit, as well as business connections that   promote international trade and investment; they tend to arrive in   their prime working years, making huge net contributions to Social   Security and other senior entitlement programs; keeping the economy   flexible, they often fill key niches in the labor market where   demand outstrips supply, at both the low and high ends of the skill   spectrum; and          WHEREAS, The power of immigration to spur economic growth is   particularly evident in high-technology and other knowledge-based   sectors; the chief executive officers of such major tech companies   as Microsoft, Google, Oracle, and SpaceX were all born overseas,   and immigrants have developed myriad products, such as the Java   computer language, that have created jobs for millions of   Americans; and          WHEREAS, An America without immigrants would be poorer,   weaker, and less dynamic, and in an increasingly fluid and   challenging global economy, our competitiveness depends on our   continued ability to attract the best and the brightest from around   the world; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas   Legislature hereby reaffirm America's proud tradition as a beacon   of liberty and express support for the constitutional rights of   lawful immigrants.