HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 3612CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 3612
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON,
APPROVING MATRICULA CONSULAR IDENTIFICATION AS LEGAL
ID FOR MEXICAN CITIZENS.
WHEREAS, there are Mexican nationals residing in Renton who do not possess a form
of identification issued by a United State federal or state agency; and
WHEREAS, many immigrants are fearful of reporting crimes to the police because they
do not possess proper identification; and
WHEREAS, many immigrants lack access to certain public services because they do not
possess proper identification; and
WHEREAS, 47 cities across the nation, as well as the Mexican Consulate or El
Consulado General de Mexico, issue identification cards to Mexican nationals who have a birth
certificate, a proper form of Mexican identification, and who have been residing in the United
States for at least six months; and
WHEREAS, the Mexican Consular identification cards, or Matricula Consular, are state-
of-the-art and contain various security safeguards designed to prevent falsification; and
WHEREAS, if Mexican citizens possess a Matricula Consular, they are able to establish
their identities to local peace officers and acceptance of that identification would facilitate their
interactions with law enforcement agencies, saving time and lowering costs; and
WHEREAS, if a Mexican citizen possesses a Matricula Consular, he or she will be more
likely to report crimes and cooperate with law enforcement officers if it is an accepted form of
identification; and
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RESOLUTION NO. 3612
WHEREAS, if a Mexican citizen who possesses a Matricula Consular is able to establish
his or her identity to city personnel, he or she will have better access to public services;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON,
WASHINGTON, DO RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. The above findings are true and correct in all respects.
SECTION II. The City Council of the City of Renton, Washington, will accept
the Mexican Consular identification card, known as the "Matricula Consular," as an official form
of identification.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 6th day of January 2003.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 6th day of January , 2003.
2sse Tanner, Mayor
Lawrence J. Warfgn, City Attorney
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