We would like to take this opportunity to THANK all of the GALEO Members and supporters for attending and supporting our 5th Annual GALEO Power Breakfast. This year's event was the largest ever and we hope to grow it even more next year as you bring your friends. Don't miss the 2008 Hispanic Heritage Month Luncheon in October!

We hope that you are getting ready for warmer weather soon. Maybe you will begin helping with our voter registration efforts? Learn more about what is going on and volunteer your time with us and the Georgia Latino Vote initiative. Please send us an email if you want to get engaged! We are registering voters this weekend at Centennial Olympic Park with the Cinco de Mayo celebration.

GALEO continues our efforts to ask Governor Perdue to VETO two pieces of legislation that were passed by the Georgia Legislature. Please see below and ask Governor Perdue to VETO SB350 and HB978.

Please review the information contained in the newsletter to make you aware of some of these issues. We hope this newsletter provides some good information for you. Some of the highlights are featured below:

GALEO Urges Gov. Perdue to VETO SB350 & HB978

May 1st Rally at the State Capitol, TODAY at 4 PM

Hinesville hospital assists in immigration arrest

HALL COUNTY: Lawyers want Hall sheriff to use discretion with illegal immigration program

Latino Leaders Oppose Iraq War

Arizona to immigrants: Come back, we need you

05/29/08: NATIONAL COMMISSION ON ICE MISCONDUCT AND VIOLATIONS OF 4TH AMENDMENT RIGHTS

Finally, GALEO has been a consistent voice of reason in Georgia during these challenging times. Please commit to join GALEO as a member and help us continue to make our voice stronger. We can accomplish more with your GALEO Membership.

Now is the time to renew your commitment to GALEO or to join the GALEO familia. Please join GALEO today and help us as we continue to shape the future of Georgia.

Thank you,

Jerry Gonzalez
Executive Director
Georgia Association of Latino Elected Officials (GALEO)

Your calls to the Governor are needed!

Recently, Georgia welcomed the 22nd Annual International VIP Tour across Georgia. Given that our state continues to want to attract foreign investment, we must implore Governor Sonny Perdue that HB978 & SB350 would hurt Georgia because it would make Georgia less attractive to foreign investors.

Please continue your efforts to express your voice of reason to Governor Sonny Perdue, 404.656.1776.

We are asking for Governor Perdue to veto the following bills:

SB350: Drive without a license and go to jail bill.

HB978: Drive without a license and we'll impound your car.

Together with your voice of reason, we will continue to make progress. Please continue to inject your voice of reason.

To read the letters we sent to Governor Perdue, as well as other letters sent by other organizations opposing HB978 & SB350, please follow this link: http://www.galeo.org/story.php?story_id=0000004518