Immigration Voice Rally Great Success!

This has been an exhilarating day, having attended the Immigration Voice Rally in Washington, D.C. The turnout was very impressive, considering that this was a work day and that many participants had to travel great distances to get to the rally!

The vision of fellow immigrants, so many members of my Indian community, in a grassroots movement, fighting to make their voices heard, using the democratic process to peacefully assemble was a unique experience.

When the week began, like many of you, I had a full schedule. I received a kind invitation from Immigration Voice to their Congressional Reception at the Rayburn House in D.C. on Monday, September 17th evening. After meeting so many dedicated members of the organization, their passion which was infectious compelled me to re-arrange all my appointments for the day to attend the rally and show my support!

I was delighted to have the opportunity to say a few words at both events with other eloquent speakers who spoke passionately of their own immigration journey with its trials and tribulations. I applauded each person who attended the rally, their families for supporting them, and the organizers at Immigration Voice. Without each person there, the event would not have been so successful.

The goals of Immigration Voice are indeed laudable. They seek to influence legislation and get Congress to examine the delays and problems in our immigration system that penalizes those who are law abiding.

In decades to come, this rally will be considered the stepping stone that changed the course of our history in immigration law in the U.S. with increased quotas for legal and skilled immigrants. It is obvious that this was a Herculean effort on the part of the organizers who have been preparing and working behind the scene for months. We at the Murthy Law Firm will continue to support this effort!

CONGRATULATIONS, IMMIGRATION VOICE!

Best wishes,

Sheela Murthy

The official photographs of the IV rally and related events will be posted at the Immigration Voice website - http://www.immigrationvoice.org. Please also try this thread on their forum.

Here are a few photographs of me at the rally :-)
At the Reception (Aman, Ashish & Tamsen) 
At the Rally
Speaking at the Rally
With IV Members

Previous announcements:
Remember the IV Rally on Sep 18th
Posted Sep 14, 2007
Join the Sep 18th Immigration Voice Rally! 
Posted Sep 07, 2007
Immigration Voice Group Organizes Rally
Posted Aug 23, 2007