Leo's Story

Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

I rise today to share the story of Leonardo of Salem, Oregon and urge Speaker Ryan to put forth a clean Dream Act bill.

Leo is an undocumented Oregonian. His mother brought Leo and his siblings to Oregon when he was ten-years-old. His mother was a victim of domestic violence and felt she need to get as far away from her husband as possible to keep Leo and his siblings safe.

His mother left everything she knew in Mexico in order to pursue a better life for her children.

Leo attended Davis Elementary School, Reynolds Middle School, McKay High School, graduated from Chemeketa Community College and he is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies at Western Oregon University.

He works full-time helping senior citizens and individuals with disabilities access healthcare and food benefits.

Additionally, Leo was a co-founder of the Oregon DACA Coalition which raises awareness in the community by empowering Oregon youth to engage in our democratic process.

Leo considers himself an American and I do to.

He believes that being an American is a set of values and ideals which we all hold dear.

We need to pass a clean Dream Act bill that will recognize Leo and over 800,000 Dreamers as equal members in our communities.

And I yield back.

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