WHEREAS, the League of United Latin American Citizens supports fostering and increasing the opportunities for training, education, civil rights, job opportunities, housing, economic development, and the welfare of all Hispanics in the United States; and,

WHEREAS, LULAC strives to protect the rights of all people; and

WHEREAS, the Equal Rights Amendment was reintroduced in the 107th Congress; and

WHEREAS, equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by on account of sex; and

WHEREAS, Congress shall have the power to enforce, through appropriate legislation, the provision of this article;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that LULAC will support the Equal Rights Amendment; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that LULAC will be an active supporter throughout the states and advocate for the ratification votes necessary to finally assure that equal rights under the Constitution of the United States are extended to all U.S. Citizens regardless of race, religion, or gender.

Submitted by:
Adrian Rodriguez, Director
District III, North Texas

Approved this 9th day of June, 2001.

Rick Dovalina
LULAC National President