TO ADMIT PUERTO RICO AS A STATE OF THE UNION

To: The President of the United States of America, Barack Obama, the United States Congress and Puerto Rico Resident Commissioner, Pedro Pierluisi

The People of Puerto Rico approved on November 6, 2012 by absolute mayority of votes that it shall not continue with the present territorial-colonial status and by a supermayority of votes that statehood should be the chosen political status to achieve its own and full sovereingty as a state of...

The People of Puerto Rico approved on November 6, 2012 by absolute mayority of votes that it shall not continue with the present territorial-colonial status and by a supermayority of votes that statehood should be the chosen political status to achieve its own and full sovereingty as a state of the Union.

We, the People of Puerto Rico, respectfully request to the President of the United States to support and submit to Congress the Concurrent Resolution 67 (LF-246) approved by the Puerto Rican Legislative Assembly on December 10, 2012. We need that all of you, fellow American Citizens, to be advocates of our right of self-determination as American Citizens that demand the full application of the United States Constitution as First Class Citizens with all rights and responsibilities inherent to our citizenship and in response to our cultural, scientific, political, social, military and economic contributions to our great and beloved Nation.

This Concurrent Resolution was presented by Mr. Rivera Schatz, Senate President; Mrs. Nolasco Santiago; Mr. Seilhamer Rodríguez, Mrs. Arce Ferrer; Mr. Ríos Santiago; Mrs. Padilla Alvelo; Mr. Berdiel Rivera; Mrs. Burgos Andújar; Mr. Díaz Hernández; Mrs. Fernández Rodríguez; Mr. González Velázquez, Iglesias Suárez, Martínez Santiago, Muñiz Cortés; Mrs. Peña Ramírez, Raschke Martínez; Mr. Rodríguez Martínez; Mrs. Romero Donnelly, Santiago González, Soto Villanueva; Mr. Torres Torres and Mrs. Vázquez Nieves.

The purpose and summary of this legislation is as follows, as it says in the introduction of the Concurrent Resolution of the Senate of Puerto Rico 67:

"To require the President and Congress of the United States to respond effectively and diligently, and act in accordance with the demand of the people of Puerto Rico to be finish once and for all with the current territorial status of Puerto Rico and to start the process for admitting Puerto Rico as a state of the Union as freely and democratically expressed in the plebiscite held on November 6, 2012, and for other related purposes."

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF PUERTO RICO:

Section 1.- To request the President and the Congress of the United States to respond diligently and effectively, and to act on the demand of the people of Puerto Rico, as freely and democratically expressed in the plebiscite held on November 6, 2012, to end, once and for all, its current form of territorial status and to begin the process of admission of Puerto Rico as a State of the Union, so that the U.S. citizens who reside in Puerto Rico may enjoy the same rights, benefits, and responsibilities as the citizens of the States of the Union, including the right to vote and to equal representation in Congress and vote in presidential elections, as well as the full extension to Puerto Rico of the powers reserved to the States or the people by the Tenth Amendment of the United States Constitution.

Section 2.– A copy of this Concurrent Resolution shall be delivered to the President, the Vice President, and the Secretary of State of the United States, all Members of the 112th Congress of the United States, as well as Members-Elect of the 113th Congress of the United States, along with pertinent governmental and non-governmental organizations, human rights organizations and media outlets, among others, at the local, national and international levels.

Section 3.- This Concurrent Resolution shall be approved in Spanish and English, the official languages of Puerto Rico.

Section 4.- This Concurrent Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its approval.

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We urge you to support this Concurrent Resolution 67 as soon as possible because our next Legislative Assembly presided by Eduardo Bhatia in the Senate and Jaime Perelló in the House of Representatives, and also the new Governor of Puerto Rico, Alejandro García Padilla are committed to the derogation of this important legislation, that comprises the first landmarking event in the island history that its people has chosen the termination of our territorial-colonial status and statehood as the political status alternative to seal and secure a permanent relation and definitive integration to the United States of America as a state of the Union. Fellow American Citizens: We urge you to make possible that President Obama and Congress, with their support of the supreme, legitimate and sovereign will of the People of Puerto Rico, to rush legislation to petition the admission of this 4 million American Citizens non-incorporated territory as a state of our great Nation.

  1. Update #12

    Posted by Andrés Carrasquillo Merced (Campaign Leader) on Jun 7

    Apparently does not exist any political and patriotic will to solve our centenary problem of democratic status and powers deficit. The political leaders of Puerto Rico are unable to reconcile their respective agendas of public appearances to finally start this process as expected. While small interests, illicit, immoral, unconscionable and unworthy enrichment with the money of the people of our archipelago and tribal divisions that characterize us continue to permeate our thinking and...

    Apparently does not exist any political and patriotic will to solve our centenary problem of democratic status and powers deficit. The political leaders of Puerto Rico are unable to reconcile their respective agendas of public appearances to finally start this process as expected. While small interests, illicit, immoral, unconscionable and unworthy enrichment with the money of the people of our archipelago and tribal divisions that characterize us continue to permeate our thinking and vision as a people, we are doomed to a political, economic and social limbo for the whole eternity. Cringe, but it is a monumental truth. Just ask real and collective interest to procure and secure a healthy, decent and reasonable future for our children and future generations... The page of our colonial reality must be passed NOW!

  2. Update #11

    Posted by Andrés Carrasquillo Merced (Campaign Leader) on Jun 7

    Al parecer no existe voluntad política y patriótica alguna para resolver nuestro centenario problema de estatus y déficit democrático de poderes. Los líderes políticos de este país no logran conciliar sus respectivas agendas de comparecencias públicas para que por fin se inicie tan esperado proceso. Mientras los intereses pequeños, el enriquecimiento ilícito, inmoral, desmedido e indigno con los dineros del pueblo de Puerto Rico y las divisiones tribales que nos caracterizan continúen...

    Al parecer no existe voluntad política y patriótica alguna para resolver nuestro centenario problema de estatus y déficit democrático de poderes. Los líderes políticos de este país no logran conciliar sus respectivas agendas de comparecencias públicas para que por fin se inicie tan esperado proceso. Mientras los intereses pequeños, el enriquecimiento ilícito, inmoral, desmedido e indigno con los dineros del pueblo de Puerto Rico y las divisiones tribales que nos caracterizan continúen permeando nuestro pensamiento y visión como pueblo, estaremos condenados al limbo político, económico y social por toda la eternidad. Da vergüenza ajena, pero es una monumental verdad. Solo pedimos interés real y colectivo para procurar y asegurar un futuro saludable, decente y razonable para nuestros hijos y las futuras generaciones... ¡La página de nuestra realidad colonial debe ser pasada YA!

  3. Update #10

    Posted by Andrés Carrasquillo Merced (Campaign Leader) on Jun 7

    The time for discussing our self-determination act of November 6, 2012, in which 54% voted NO in Question #1 to our territorial status and 61% voted for Statehood in Question #2 is finally approaching and taking shape with 62 Congressmen supporting it is about to create an incredible momentum in USA history!... Please be aware and tuned to hearings of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee of the U.S. Senate that will take place in mid July, 2013. Please write letters to each of the...

    The time for discussing our self-determination act of November 6, 2012, in which 54% voted NO in Question #1 to our territorial status and 61% voted for Statehood in Question #2 is finally approaching and taking shape with 62 Congressmen supporting it is about to create an incredible momentum in USA history!... Please be aware and tuned to hearings of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee of the U.S. Senate that will take place in mid July, 2013. Please write letters to each of the Committee members and your Senators to encourage a very objective discussion of our Admission Act legislation so our objectives can be successfully achieved... It is time to act, write and follow the hearings now, dear friend and supporter... Our future is in your hands... God bless you forever!

  4. Update #9

    Posted by Andrés Carrasquillo Merced (Campaign Leader) on Apr 10

    Agradezco grandemente su respaldo a esta campaña. Nuestro objetivo debe ser alcanzado no importa cuan importantes o triviales son otros asuntos de nuestra Nación. Por favor continúen regando la voz y hagan posible que miles más de nuestros hermanos ciudadanos en los Estados y Territorios de los E.E.U.U. puedan firmar esta petición y respaldarnos hasta que nuestra meta suprema sea finalmente alcanzada: Ser gallardamente Estado de la Unión como lo merecemos y luchamos con nuestra sangre,...

    Agradezco grandemente su respaldo a esta campaña. Nuestro objetivo debe ser alcanzado no importa cuan importantes o triviales son otros asuntos de nuestra Nación. Por favor continúen regando la voz y hagan posible que miles más de nuestros hermanos ciudadanos en los Estados y Territorios de los E.E.U.U. puedan firmar esta petición y respaldarnos hasta que nuestra meta suprema sea finalmente alcanzada: Ser gallardamente Estado de la Unión como lo merecemos y luchamos con nuestra sangre, sudor, talento y lágrimas. iDios bendiga a América por siempre, Amén!

  5. Update #8

    Posted by Andrés Carrasquillo Merced (Campaign Leader) on Mar 27

    I greatly appreciate your support to this campaign. Our objective must be achieved no matter how important or trivial are other National issues. Please continue to spread the voice and make possible that thousands more of our fellow citizens in the U.S.A. States and Territories can sign the petition and support us until we finally reach our supreme goal: To be proudly a State of the Union as we deserve and fought for with our blood, sweat, talent and tears. God bless America forever, Amen!

  6. Update #7

    Posted by Andrés Carrasquillo Merced (Campaign Leader) on Mar 9

    Dear supporters, friends and followers: I'm including for your study and analysis Graphics representing the Final Results of the Puerto Rico 2012 Status Plebiscite. I hope that them can give you a better statistic understanding of the extent of the victory achieved by the rejection of the present territorial status and statehood as the preferred and final non-territorial option status for our island. For more information and insights concerning this important issue, please access the State...

    Dear supporters, friends and followers: I'm including for your study and analysis Graphics representing the Final Results of the Puerto Rico 2012 Status Plebiscite. I hope that them can give you a better statistic understanding of the extent of the victory achieved by the rejection of the present territorial status and statehood as the preferred and final non-territorial option status for our island. For more information and insights concerning this important issue, please access the State Elections Commission of Puerto Rico at its  website link http://www.ceepur.org. Thanks again for your decisive support to this cause!

  7. Update #6

    Posted by Andrés Carrasquillo Merced (Campaign Leader) on Mar 7

    The following video represent our commitment to continue defending the inalienable right of Puerto Rico's 4 million American citizens to be an integral and important part of the Union as a State with all the responsibilities, duties and priviledges inherent to Statehood. Please send it to your families and friends. Thanks for your unconditional support to our just cause!
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ZNmNzSxx99I

  8. Update #5

    Posted by Andrés Carrasquillo Merced (Campaign Leader) on Feb 13

    Dear friends and cause supporters:

    We expected a mention or announcement by President Obama about our Puerto Rico Statehood Admission Petition. But, his silence about this important issue for our Nation was eloquent. Apparently, all other issues, no matter how important or trivial are for United States policy were vastly more important than the legitimate aspiration of about 4 million citizens on the island and about 8 millions others in the mainland. What a shame for our democracy!

    We urge...

    Dear friends and cause supporters:

    We expected a mention or announcement by President Obama about our Puerto Rico Statehood Admission Petition. But, his silence about this important issue for our Nation was eloquent. Apparently, all other issues, no matter how important or trivial are for United States policy were vastly more important than the legitimate aspiration of about 4 million citizens on the island and about 8 millions others in the mainland. What a shame for our democracy!

    We urge you to exert extreme pressure on the President to demand him to be politically brave and daring putting his word in action in respect to us. We are in a decided spirit of fighting for our rights, responsibilities and total participation in the business of our Union. The time is now!

  9. Update #4

    Posted by Andrés Carrasquillo Merced (Campaign Leader) on Jan 15

    This brilliant exposition on this prestigious blog of the U.S. Congress, vital reference for establishing the public policy of the nation, can not be more eloquent in urging the sovereign body that governs us instead of the people of Puerto Rico to honor and work the decision issued on our status on November 6, 2012. We expect nothing less... The voice of democracy must be respected, act now!
    http://www.thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/politics/277007-time-to-settle-puerto-ricos-status

  10. Update #3

    Posted by Andrés Carrasquillo Merced (Campaign Leader) on Jan 9

    Thanks to all for your decided support to our petition of Statehood for Puerto Rico. Many of you should know that the only things we need to complete our process of admission into the Union are the presidential and vice-presidential vote and the faculty to elect 2 senators and 7 representatives. At this, we can elect all our state government officials, including the Governor, Senators, Representatives, Mayors and County (Municipal) Legislators. We have a constitution approved in 1952 that...

    Thanks to all for your decided support to our petition of Statehood for Puerto Rico. Many of you should know that the only things we need to complete our process of admission into the Union are the presidential and vice-presidential vote and the faculty to elect 2 senators and 7 representatives. At this, we can elect all our state government officials, including the Governor, Senators, Representatives, Mayors and County (Municipal) Legislators. We have a constitution approved in 1952 that makes possible to be organized as a state, but without its powers. Continue to help us to achieve our total sovereign integration to the Union. Tell others, please act now!

  11. Update #2

    Posted by Andrés Carrasquillo Merced (Campaign Leader) on Jan 2

    Dear friends and supporters:
    Please help me and all Democracy advocates to push forward this petition submitting it or write to your senators and representatives in Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C. and your elected officials in your state, county or city so that the true and supreme will of the People of Puerto Rico is listened and considered by the United States Congress and the President of the United States as a genuine demand of our 4 million American Citizens born in our territory. Thanks for your kind support!

  12. Update #1

    Posted by Andrés Carrasquillo Merced (Campaign Leader) on Dec 29, 2012

    Dear supporters and advocates:
    I wish to thank all of you for defending with dignity the right of the Puerto Rican people to self-determine its final political status and future. Please continue to help us achieve our goal sending, as soon as possible, more invitations to your families, friends, civil and political rights organizations, state and federal governors, senators, representatives, officials and even, the United Nations and its Committee for Descolonization in order to get their...

    Dear supporters and advocates:
    I wish to thank all of you for defending with dignity the right of the Puerto Rican people to self-determine its final political status and future. Please continue to help us achieve our goal sending, as soon as possible, more invitations to your families, friends, civil and political rights organizations, state and federal governors, senators, representatives, officials and even, the United Nations and its Committee for Descolonization in order to get their attention to this urgent petition. Time is running out, so act now!

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