Dear friends,

 

This Sunday, August 9, 2009 beginning at 3:00pm at the Garapan Fishing Base across Kristo Rai Church, there will be an historic gathering of diverse groups consisting of both nonresidents and U.S. citizens from throughout our community, to welcome the visiting U.S. Congressional Delegation hosted by our U.S. Congressman Gregorio Sablan. 

 

The purpose of this assembly is to appeal to the delegation to support legislation granting improved status for the thousands of guest workers, immediate relatives, FAS citizens, CNMI permanent residents, stateless citizens born in the CNMI between 1974 and 1978, and others who presently face uncertain status.  The future status of these members of our community bears enormous implications for the future of the CNMI's families, workforce, and businesses, and for our efforts to build a stronger, more sustainable, and more democratic commonwealth.  

 

We welcome and urge all who support the cause for improved status to come and be counted at this momentous event.    

 

Kudos to the Saipan City Taxi Association for offering free transportation going to the assembly! Pickup points will be in front of the Pacific Islands Club and in front of Aqua Resort at 30-minute intervals starting from 1:00pm until 3:00pm.  Carpooling is also encouraged.  Those interested in donating drinking water or other supplies may call 989-3306.  Please wear white and bring an umbrella.

 

Thanks very much, and we hope to see you on Sunday.