A senate RESOLUTION

 

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR governor greg abbott for his leadership and fortitude and encourage him to PERSEVERE in his fight to secure the Texas-Mexico border.

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate are pleased to recognize Governor of Texas Greg Abbott as he strives to maintain the integrity of the Texas-Mexico border; and

 

Whereas, Governor Abbott has no option other than marshalling Texas' resources to secure his state's border with Mexico because President Biden has neglected his constitutional duty to enforce border laws and has therefore seen record illegal immigration rates during his term; and

 

Whereas, President Biden has failed to execute immigration laws passed by Congress and has instead sued the state of Texas for the actions it has taken to secure its border; and

 

Whereas, in neglecting to prosecute and detain illegal immigrants, President Biden has effectively allowed an influx of illegal immigration; and

 

Whereas, Article IV of the United States Constitution holds that the federal government "shall protect each [State] against invasion," while Article I acknowledges "the States' sovereign interest in protecting their borders" (Arizona v. United States, 2012); and

 

Whereas, Governor Abbott acts on Constitutional authority in his defense of his state's border; and

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate greatly appreciate the dedication and commitment that Governor Abbott has shown in serving the people of his state and of the United States of America.  Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the Senate:

 

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, recognize and honor Governor of Texas Greg Abbott for his leadership and fortitude and encourage him to persevere in his fight to secure the border.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Governor Greg Abbott.

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