September 26, 2016
To: Liz Fitzgerald
| am pleased to share Salt Lake’s experience in working with Welcoming America and the
advantages of tapping into a network of supporting peers throughout the nation.
We must demonstrate, as a municipality, a strong commitment to creating a well-educated, multicultural workforce in
order to compete in the global economy. The rich diversity of residents currently in our community that speak multiple
languages is just one example of a currently untapped resource that can enhance our competitiveness in the global
economy. Nashua main street businesses large and small like UPS, Triangle Federal Credit Union, Santander Bank and
These are the three key building blocks for a good quality of live and we want all of the children in our community to
have equal access to them.
September 23, 2016
Honorable Mayor James Donchess
City of Nashua
Main Street
Nashua, NH 03060
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September 23, 2016
The Honorable Mayor James Danchess
City Hall
229 Main Street
Nashua NH 03060
Dear Mayor Donchess:
We are writing to express our support of your resolution to name Nashua as a full participant in
the Welcoming America initiative: As a member of thé Navigator group through One Greater
Nashua, J have seen firsthand the wonderful results that come from making sure everyone feels
welcome, Whether they are’a longtime resident of Nashua or néw to the city,
WELCOMING
AMERICA
COMMITMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE
WELCOMING CITIES & COUNTIES COHORT
As representatives of local government, we recognize that cities and communities that proactively welcome
newcomers and take steps to ensure their successful integration will be strategically positioned as globally
competitive 21* century leaders.
9/22/2016 PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO R-16-068
RESOLUTION
AFFIRMING THE CITY OF NASHUA, NEW HAMPSHIRE AS A WELCOMING CITY
AND TO PARTICIPATE IN THE WELCOMING AMERICA INITIATIVE
CITY OF NASHUA
In the Year Two Thousand and Sixteen
WHEREAS, fostering a welcoming environment for all individuals, regardless of race,
ethnicity or place of origin, enhances Nashua’s cultural fabric, economic growth, global
competitiveness and overall prosperity for current and future generations;
Jim Donchess
Mayor - Crry oF Nassua
To: Board of Aldermen
From: Jim Donchess
Date: September 22, 2016
Re: Welcoming City Proposed Resolution
Please find the attached proposed resolution to R-16-068 for your consideration at the Board of
Aldermen meeting on September 27, 2016.
Also attached is the “Commitment to Participate in the Welcoming Cities & Counties Cohort”
which sets forth the City’s role under the Welcoming America initiative.
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Welcoming Manchester Resolution CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
Board of Mayor and Alderman
Resolution Affirming Manchester, New Hampshire as a Welcoming City and to join the
Welcoming America Initiative, to help unite our community and ensure that all are welcome in
Manchester.
Jim Donchess
Mayor + City of NasHua
To: Board of Aldermen
From: Jim Donchess
Date: September 22, 2016
Re: Welcoming City Legislation
Attached is a copy of the resolution of the Manchester Mayor and Board of Aldermen which
affiliated Manchester with the Welcoming America Initiative. This resolution is posted on the
City of Manchester’s website.
