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State Representative Jim Buchy
Resolution
Urging Obama to Halt Acceptance of Syrian Refugees passes House
COLUMBUS—State Representative Jim Buchy (R-Greenville) applauds State
Representative Tim Derickson (R-Oxford) for his leadership in
sponsoring House Concurrent Resolution 31. Derickson carried the
concurrent resolution and led the efforts for swift passage at a time
when America needs common sense leadership the most.
The concurrent resolution, which passed the Ohio House on Tuesday,
November 19th, urges President Obama to halt the settlement of Syrian
refugees in the U.S. and Ohio. The legislation was in response to
President Obama declaring the U.S. will continue to allow Syrian
refugees in the wake of the recent Paris terrorist attacks.
“Americans are concerned about the efforts of terrorist to infiltrate
innocent refugee groups,” Buchy said. “Without 100% certainty in our
screening process it is unsafe for the U.S. to accept refugees from
Syria, which we have reason to believe may be a Trojan horse for
terrorists to enter our homeland.”
“In today’s politically correct world, we often struggle to find
leaders willing to stand up and lead the legislature to do the right
thing,” Buchy said. “The recent example of Tim Derickson’s efforts to
unite the Ohio legislature behind this needed resolution justly
deserves recognition.”
Earlier this week, Derickson released the following statement following
the passage of House Concurrent Resolution 31:
“I was pleased to see my colleagues in the House stand beside me to
pass a measure that I think is very important for our national security
interests. The tragic events in Paris over the weekend served as yet
another grim reminder of the potential for dangers and vicious acts to
be carried out on innocent people. For the safety of our families,
neighbors and friends, I believe it is imperative that public leaders
come together and take the necessary steps to prevent acts of terror
from occurring here at home. Several states are taking similar stands,
and Ohio can be among the leaders when it comes to promoting peace and
safety for all Americans. That is what today’s passage of HCR 31 was
all about.”
House Concurrent Resolution 31 was passed Tuesday with a vote of 65-29.
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