Bishop L. J. Guillory and The National League of Cities Applauds Congressman King

The Hon. Bishop Guillory and NLC Applauds Congressman King for His Leadership and Support of First Responders

Washington, DC – Donald J. Borut, executive director of the National League of Cities, released the following statement today supporting Congressman King’s bipartisan efforts to allocate the 700 MHz D block of spectrum to public safety:

“The National League of Cities applauds Congressman Peter King for introducing the Broadband for First Responders Act of 2010. For years, state and local first responders have been seeking the necessary spectrum to build a modern, reliable communications network. By allocating the 700 MHz D block of spectrum to public safety, the Broadband for First Responders Act of 2010 finally provides this opportunity.

“This bipartisan legislation will ensure that when seconds count, our cities’ public safety personnel will be able to share information with each other, their citizens, and state and federal responders. For local leaders, ensuring the safety of citizens by giving first responders the means to act quickly and appropriately when lives are at risk is always the top priority. The National League of Cities looks forward to working with Representative King, Congress, and the Administration to allocate the 700 MHz D block to public safety.”

The National League of Cities is the nation’s oldest and largest organization devoted to strengthening and promoting cities as centers of opportunity, leadership and governance. NLC is a resource and advocate for 19,000 cities, towns and villages, representing more than 218 million Americans.

New Law In Arizona

Standing in front of members of law enforcement Gov. Jan Brewer, the Republican Arizona governor, talks about signing immigration bill SB1070 into law Friday, April 23, 2010, in Phoenix. (AP)

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer on Friday signed into law a controversial bill that seeks to crack down on illegal immigration.

The sweeping measure will make it a crime under state law to be in the country illegally. It will also require local police officers to question people about their immigration status if there is reason to suspect they are in the country illegally.

It takes effect 90 days after the current legislative sessions end in the next several weeks.
Before signing the bill, Brewer called the measure "another step forward in protecting the state of Arizona."

She said the bill "represents another tool for our state to use as we work to solve a crisis that we did not create and the federal government has refused to fix -- the crisis caused by illegal immigration."

Earlier, President Obama called the bill "misguided" and said it could violate people's civil rights. He said he's instructed the Justice Department to see if it is legal.

The bill's Republican sponsor, state Rep. Russell Pearce of Mesa, said Obama and other critics of the bill were "against law enforcement, our citizens and the rule of law."
Civil rights activists have said the bill would lead to racial profiling and deter Hispanics from reporting crimes.

Brewer said she wouldn't tolerate racial profiling.
Hundreds of protesters gathered at the State Capitol complex Friday calling on Brewer to veto the legislation.

Demonstrators have been camped outside the Capitol since the measure passed out of the Legislature on Monday. Their numbers have grown steadily throughout the week, with buses bringing protesters from as far away as Los Angeles.
About a dozen supporters of the measure also gathered.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Certificate of Special

Congressional Recognition

Presented to

L. J. Guillory, Ombudsman General

to

Ombudsman International, Inc.

in recognition of your efforts to provide a second chance

for parolees and first time offenders through

establishment of Youth Preservation Colleges at

Center, Nacogdoches and Henderson, Texas.

Your efforts will help lead students to future success.

April 19, 2010

Laura Richardson

Member of Congress

California's 37th District

Certificate of Special

Congressional Recognition

Presented to

YOUTH PRESERVATION COLLEGE

at

CENTER,

NACOGDOCHES

AND

HENDERSON, TEXAS

in recognition of the pioneering effort to provide a

second chance for parolees and first time offenders

through education, training and counseling.

The Colleges' will brighten the lives of students

so that they can blaze a path to future success.

April 19,2010

Laura Richardson

Member of Congress

California's 37th District

For Immediate Release:

College Vs. Prison -Three Deep East Texas Counties Are Working To Open Youth Preservation Colleges

The Bus Tour Will Start At 1:00 PM Friday April 16, 2010 at The John Lightfoot Law Enforcement Center - Nacogdoches Texas

Henderson, Texas April 14, 2010 “A positive outlook for our nations at-risk youth!” said, Bishop L. J. Guillory, Ombudsman General to Ombudsman International, Inc. a not for profit United States Government Oversight Agency. Bishop Guillory who has been working with Judge Dorothy Tigner Thompson of Nacogdoches a long with other Public Officials and Judges in Deep East Texas for more than four years to open what he calls “Youth Preservation College” which will give a Second Chance to first time Offenders.

Our Youth as well as Men and Women that fit the placement criteria from the Court Deferred Adjudication List will be given the opportunity to complete a two year college program. The graduates will receive their AA or AS Degree. Graduates will also be brought back to court and have their records cleaned. We feel with a clean record and a degree in hand these young people will have a fighting chance to make it. Most paramount, we move them from wards of the court to taxpaying productive citizens, said Dr. Merilyn Session

April 09, 2008, (former) President Bush signed the Second Chance Act (P.L. 110-199) into Law. The bill received bipartisan support from both chambers of Congress.

On Friday April 16, 2010 “Judges, Get on The Bus” and tour the three sites for the Youth Preservation Colleges and will hold a Live Press Conference Scheduled 6:00 PM CST the last stop of the tour 410 SAND Street Henderson Texas. The Second Chance Act and Colleges have wide support. “Judge Joe English, Nacogdoches, Texas, Judge Rick L. Campbell, Center, Texas, and Judge Sandra Hodges, Henderson Texas are among a New Breed of Public Officials who Stand Up and Fight for their Communities” said, Rev. M. Bill

Mayor John D. Windham, Center Texas; told Carmelita Pope Freeman, Regional Director with the United States Justice Department - Community Relations Service, that the City of Center welcomes any support that the Federal Government will give to the College coming to Center. “We need this in Center Texas and We Support it 100 percent!” Joyce Ann Brown, Author of the Book: Justice Denied will also be on the tour.

For more information, please contact Bishop L. J. Guillory (310) 980-0816 or Judge Dorothy Tigner Thompson (936) 560-7727

Bishop L. J. Guillory Has Stepped Down As Chairman

Bishop L. J. Guillory, has stepped down as Chairman of the Committee for the (African American Outreach Program) Boy Scouts of America (EAST TEXAS AREA COUNCIL). Bishop Guillory, severed more than two years 2008 and 2009 as Chairman.

"Before I leave I want all of the wonderful people who severed with me, to know; that we have done more in two years, than most people do in five" said, Bishop Guillory. With the help of Bishop Guillory the Boy Scouts of America joined with Baptist Churches to Address some of the needs of the African American Community!

The Boy Scouts of America has long been recognized as a solution-oriented organization that focuses on the needs of the youth. Its national faith-based initiative with churches under the Baptist denomination is intended to help strengthen African American families by providing a catalyst in the lives of young boys.

In 2009, Bishop Guillory, was elated to announce the initiative with the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. the National Baptist Convention of America, Inc., the National Missionary Baptist Convention of America, Inc., and the Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc., which draw more than 16 million in membership to create programs in their churches that help boys nationwide.

"I am not turning my back on Scouting, I'm moving over so that a zealous and younger man can continue the work that has to be done!" "At this point most of my time is being spent on the opening of Ombudsman International - Youth Preservation College in Center Texas; and, we now have two others waiting to be opened also right here in East Texas. So I have my hands full right now; but, I will always be open to helping my good friends at the Boy Scouts of America" said, Bishop Guillory.

Check Out The Bishop on Internet Radio This Tuesday

Live Internet Radio Discussion With Dr. Rosie Milligan and Bishop L. J. Guillory

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Tuesday April 06, 2010 from 10-11 AM Pacific Time.

This Weeks Guest: Bishop L. J. Guillory, Ombudsman General and Author of “I Know Why The Caged Lions Roars”

TOPIC FOR DISCUSSION:

A close up look at how the increase rate of Abortions and Incarceration of Black men have impacted the Black Community.
What does this mean to the Black race in general?

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