Press Conference for HB 821 a Success

Thanks to all who helped and who attended Rep. Gayle Harrell's press conference on March 1, 2008 to announce HB 821 in front of El Sol.   The press conference was covered by numerous TV stations and newspapers.

http://www.palmbeachpost.com/localnews/content/local_news/epaper/2008/03/02/s3c_immigrants_0302.html

http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2008/mar/02/rep-gayle-harrells-rally-touts-bill-illegal/

A report from a supporter states:

The usual 25-30 protesters were on the corner of Indiantown Road and Military Trail by 10:00 am. This number increased to approximately 50-75 by 12:00pm. As 12:00 noon approach, a crowd had gathered including State Representative Gayle Harrell. At approximately 12:10, with approximately 100-125 people present, there was a press conference held near the protesting site. John Parsons, a protester and citizen running for town council in Jupiter introduced Ms. Harrell. Ms. Harrell reviewed the key points of proposed legislation HB 821. HB 821 would bar local governments from sanctioning illegal hiring halls. After Ms. Harrell spoke, John Oliver, a representative from BridgesAcrossAmerica.US and Flimen.org read a letter from Collier County Sheriff Don Hunter that applauded his departments involvement with ICE and enforcement of immigration law for illegals that are arrested. To conclude the event, Dave Caulkett, Vice President of Flimen.org, gave an impassioned speech about the problems associated with illegal immigration and reiterated that we must be vigilant to continue the efforts to save our country from the illegal invasion.
 

Video of the press conference to announce Rep Harrell's HB821 in Jupiter on Feb 23, 2008 (58 MB).

April 19, 2008