Resolution
Resolution In Defense of the
Media
WhereaS, it is then documented and recorded in the public records
of Collier County, Florida, that there has been
a flagrant disregard and violation of civil
rights, freedom of speech, and freedom of the
press against Las Naciones News with office in
Naples, Florida, and its editor, Victor A.
Valdes; and
WhereaS,
Mr.Valdes alleges that he has suffered
harassment, persecution, and false accusations
and conviction based on false testimonies. In
addition, he alleges that the evidence is so
overwhelming that LULAC is compelled to prevent
other members of the press from experiencing the
same type of abuses he has suffered throughout
his years of harassment.
WhereaS,
the latest civil rights violations against Mr.
Valdez in Florida merit Governor Jeb Bush
appointing a special prosecutor; and
WhereaS,
similar complaints were initiated by Mr. Valdes
in the Florida Department of Law Enforcement
case # E- 1250013 for cover up of corruption and
perjury by public officials and concluded
without cause.
now
therefore, be it resolved, to
request the re-opening of case Florida
Department of Law Enforcement case # E- 1250013
in view of the recent occurrences as well as
resignations of Florida Department of Law
Enforcement officials; and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED,
to request the
United States Department of Justice to initiate
an investigation of the accusations contained in
the publications under the First Amendment,
August of 2004 edition, and several other
editions of the Las Naciones News.
Adopted this 1st day of July
2006.
Rosa Rosales
LULAC National President |