No more Spanish in Farmer's Branch???

[FNKY1]

RESOLUTION NO. 2006-130

RESOLUTION DECLARING ENGLISH AS THE OFFICIAL LANGUAGE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH.

Whereas, the English language is the common language of the City of Farmers Branch, of the State of Texas and of the United States; and

Whereas, the use of a common language removes barriers of

misunderstanding and helps to unify the people of Farmers Branch, this State and the United States, and helps to enable the full economic and civic participation of all of its citizens, regardless of national origin, creed, race or other characteristics, and thus a compelling governmental interest exists in promoting, preserving, and strengthening the use of the English language; and

Whereas, proficiency in the English language, as well as in languages other than the English language, benefits Farmers Branch both economically and culturally and should be encouraged; and

Whereas, in addition to any other ways to promote proficiency in the English language, the City of Farmers Branch can promote proficiency in English by using the English language in its official actions and through activities such as supporting and enhancing English language usage, grammar, and literature programs and studies in its public library and other programs of the City; and

Whereas, in today’s society, Farmers Branch may also need to protect and preserve the rights of those who speak only the English language to use or obtain governmental programs and benefits; and

Whereas, the City of Farmers Branch can reduce costs and promote efficiency, in its roles as employer and as a government accountable to the people, by using the English language in its official actions and activities.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Farmers Branch, Texas that:

Section 1. ADOPTION OF FINDINGS

That all matters stated hereinabove are found to be true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference as if copied in their entirety.

SECTION 2. OFFICIAL ENGLISH DECLARATION

a. The English language is hereby declared the Official Language of the City of Farmers Branch, Texas.

b. The City Council of Farmers Branch, the City Manager and the employees of the City of Farmers Branch shall take all steps necessary to ensure that the role of English as the common language of Farmers Branch is preserved and enhanced.

c. The City Council of Farmers Branch, the City Manager and the employees of the City of Farmers Branch shall make no ORDINANCE or adopt any POLICY which diminishes or ignores the role of English as the common language of Farmers Branch.

d. Except as otherwise allowed herein, or required by law or business efficiency, official actions of the City of Farmers Branch which bind or commit the City of Farmers Branch or which give the appearance of presenting the official views or position of the City of Farmers Branch shall be taken in the English language, and in no other language. Unofficial or non-binding translations or explanations of official actions may be provided separately in languages other than English, if they are appropriately labeled as such and reference is made to a method to obtain the official action; unless otherwise required by federal or state law, no person has a right to such an unofficial or non-binding translation or explanation, and no liability or commitment of the City of Farmers Branch shall be based on such a translation or explanation.

e. No ordinance, decree, program, or policy of the City of Farmers Branch or any of its subdivisions, shall require the use of any language other than English for any documents, regulations, orders, transactions, proceedings, meetings, programs, or publications, except as provided in Section 3.

f. A person who speaks only the English language shall be eligible to participate in all programs and opportunities, including employment, provided by the City of Farmers Branch and its subdivisions, except when required to speak another language as provided in Section 3.

g. No law, ordinance, decree, program, or policy of the City of Farmers Branch or any of its subdivisions shall penalize or impair the rights, obligations or opportunities available to any person solely because a person speaks only the English language.

SECTION 3. EXCEPTIONS

The City of Farmers Branch and its subdivisions may use a language other than English for any of the following purposes, whether or not the use would be considered part of an official action:

a. To teach or encourage the learning of languages other than English;

b. To protect and promote the public health, sanitation and public safety;

c. To teach English to those who are not fluent in the language;

d. To comply with the Native American Languages Act, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the Voting Rights Act, or any other federal or state law;

e. To protect the rights of criminal defendants and victims of crime;

f. To promote trade, commerce, and tourism;

g. To collect payments, fines, or other financial obligation due and payable to the City;

h. To create or promote mottos or designations, inscribe public monuments, and perform other acts involving the customary use of a language other than English; and

i. To utilize terms of art or terms or phrases from other languages which are commonly used in communications otherwise in English.

j. Printed materials, signage, or other materials or documents of the City printed in languages other than English at the time of the adoption of this resolution and not otherwise excepted in this Section 3 shall not be discarded or reprinted in English only at the additional cost and expense of the taxpayers of the City until the materials have been exhausted or until they have become otherwise obsolete.

SECTION 4. PRIVATE USE PROTECTED

The declaration and use of English as the official language of the City of Farmers Branch should not be construed as infringing upon the rights of any person to use a language other than English in private communications or actions, including the right of government employees and officials (including elected officials) to communicate with others.

SECTION 5. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of this resolution, or the applicability of any provision to any person or circumstance, shall be held to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this resolution shall not be affected and shall be given effect to the fullest extent practicable.

SECTION 6. FEDERAL AND STATE PREEMPTION

Nothing in this resolution shall be interpreted as conflicting with the statutes of the

United States or the laws of this State.

PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, THIS 13th day of November, 2006.

ATTEST: APPROVED:

City Secretary Mayor



APPROVED AS TO FORM:

City Attorney

[Deff Gordon]

somebody's up on current events.

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Both sides of this issue are a complete embarrassment to humanity.

[Fluffy~Kush]

It was bound to happen, and you are going to be seeing it more, and more.
I am actually really glad that FB has the balls to put this in the books, and I hope other city's in Dallas County will fallow suit.

I feel very strongly about this, and feel that you need to make an effort to learn the language of your new homeland, or go back where you feel more @ home if you think this is not fair, or something you feel you should have to do.
Just like I do not need to accommodate you cause you refuse to learn English.

I do feel that the ordinance is vague in some of its points and am waiting to see the backlash of this bold step, but I have to back it, as I hate wasting more $ on people who are here illegally.


But thats just this cunts 2 one it.

[FNKY1]

Originally Posted by Fluffy~Kush

It was bound to happen, and you are going to be seeing it more, and more.
I am actually really glad that FB has the balls to put this in the books, and I hope other city's in Dallas County will fallow suit.

I feel very strongly about this, and feel that you need to make an effort to learn the language of your new homeland, or go back where you feel more @ home if you think this is not fair, or something you feel you should have to do.
Just like I do not need to accommodate you cause you refuse to learn English.

I do feel that the ordinance is vague in some of its points and am waiting to see the backlash of this bold step, but I have to back it, as I hate wasting more $ on people who are here illegally.


But thats just this cunts 2 one it.

I don't think the ordanance is a bad thing, it even states it will help people learn English on the city's money, even translate at court and such. Basically it's stating they aren't going to cater to people who don't speak English anymore. So what, I saw this posted on myspace with LATINO's STAND UP!!

WTF, like you said, this is the USA and we speak English here. No one is saying you can't speak spanish in Farmer's Branch, they just aren't going to have english/spanish signs and bulletins basically. Plus they will help with the non-english speaking residents of Farmer's Branch to learn English.

SO WHY THE HELL DO LATINO"S NEED TO STAND UP???

Just like with the immigration law. Come to the U.S. on a work visa and earn your citizenship then there won't be a problem!

[I AM EL-NINO]

Originally Posted by FNKY1

I don't think the ordanance is a bad thing, it even states it will help people learn English on the city's money, even translate at court and such. Basically it's stating they aren't going to cater to people who don't speak English anymore. So what, I saw this posted on myspace with LATINO's STAND UP!!

WTF, like you said, this is the USA and we speak English here. No one is saying you can't speak spanish in Farmer's Branch, they just aren't going to have english/spanish signs and bulletins basically. Plus they will help with the non-english speaking residents of Farmer's Branch to learn English.

SO WHY THE HELL DO LATINO"S NEED TO STAND UP???

Just like with the immigration law. Come to the U.S. on a work visa and earn your citizenship then there won't be a problem!

But you see its not about that to them. They wont say it very publicy but Hispanics feel we have no right to the land we live on. That it doesnt belong to us. Go check out some of thier sites like Lulac or Aslan(I think thats how they spell it). Its really incredible to read. Now I want to clear something up. I dont think its ALL illegals that feel this way but what is one to think when they are protesting, even today downtown with the janitor strike, wearing the Mexican flag and shouting "this is our land. Why dont you leave gringo"?
The Mexican consulates are telling illegals to go get what you deserve from the Americans through welfare and free medical. Giving them booklets on how to get around the border gaurds and what to do once they get inside our borders ect......


I think they underlying theme for Illegals has nothing to do with assimilating into our society. Im glad our lazy ass's are getting tired of it and have decided to finally start doing something about it. I hate to be this blunt but you cant help it when you talk to legal hispanics and they are tired of it as well. Most Americans by a very high majority are tired of it. There are going to be many more responses to this problem and Farmers Branch and a few other cities are just the beginning.

[transplant]

My question is that I didn't think cities had the authority to make such laws. I believe that a city in Maryland tried to enforce an immigration type law and it was over turned at state level.

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Well hopefully those Hispanics can take back what they deserve so they can turn this country into just as big of a piece of shit as Mexico.

Idiots.

[zcwilly]

Originally Posted by Shitler

Well hopefully those Hispanics can take back what they deserve so they can turn this country into just as big of a piece of shit as Mexico.

Idiots.

That kind of talk has no place in this forum, Shitler

[-m-]

Originally Posted by zcwilly

That kind of talk has no place in this forum, Shitler

If you say so.

[Funkenstein]

Originally Posted by Shitler

If you say so.

DDM A&P: Say what you feel and we'll tell you what you know.

[FNKY1]

Originally Posted by transplant

My question is that I didn't think cities had the authority to make such laws. I believe that a city in Maryland tried to enforce an immigration type law and it was over turned at state level.

Why wouldn't a city have the authority to pass such laws. Read the text, it's not a bad thing. Why should we as Americans have to change because certain individuals can't speak English. You don't see Korean's, Chinese, African's, ect. making a big effing stink and they don't get any kind of help.

The city is even going to help people learn the language with no cost to them! What is there to complain about. You are in America and English is the official language.

There is nothing to complain about! You moved to the USA so learn the language! We are not a spanish speaking country!

If it's that big of a deal move to Dallas!

P.S. The whole immigration law in Maryland was bogus, thats why it didn't pass.

This new law in Farmer's Branch is not violating anyone's rights in any way, it's not like your gonna get in trouble for speaking spanish if your in Farmer's Branch.

[zcwilly]

Originally Posted by Rufus P. Funk

DDM A&P: Say what you feel and we'll tell you what you know.

Bullshit, and you should be ashamed of yourself for backing up that kind of hateful language.

"This forum should be used for Informative and Constructive posts to increase awareness about ongoing issues that face our culture. Just keep in mind that when you post in here, leave your attitude at the door. This forum is for constructive debate and sharing of information. Any threads that start to even remotely resemble bashing will be locked or deleted."

[-m-]

I'm all for anyone coming over here providing they participate and contribute to our thing. Sneaking across the border, working off the books and sending your money to another country while taking advantage of free Medicare doesn't fall under the category of contributing. And don't give me that "we serve you" bullshit because that's just a bunch of hype that people like that use to justify what they're doing. Be a part of the team or stay the fuck out.

And I don't care if any immigrants learn English or not. It's none of my business if someone wants to come here and work shit jobs for the rest of their lives and not be able to go to the grocery store or without an interpreter. But anyone who thinks they're entitled to having everyone speak their native tongue over here is, for lack of a better term, a moronic shitclown.

[housefish]

Originally Posted by zcwilly

Bullshit, and you should be ashamed of yourself for backing up that kind of hateful language.

"This forum should be used for Informative and Constructive posts to increase awareness about ongoing issues that face our culture. Just keep in mind that when you post in here, leave your attitude at the door. This forum is for constructive debate and sharing of information. Any threads that start to even remotely resemble bashing will be locked or deleted."

Please put the PLUR PIPE DOWN for a second and think...... This is DDM. I don't think Miles was being serious - or was he.........