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As Cath- "Oftentimes families are eedinglytorn apart when unlicensed, of theundocumented drivers are given tostopped for minor traffic viond a biglations and deportation proft of theceedings begin," according to al markJenny Kraska, executive direche uni-tor of the Colorado Catholic e wholeConference, the public policy grace toarm of the Church in Colorado. rs. "This bill will help to prevent that from happening." Senate Bill 251 is a return to oncep- LEGISLATURE I 5 DENVER CATHOLIC REGISTER I MAY 15, 2013 a policy that was previously in place in Colorado before 2001. The new bill sets documentary standards for proof of identity and residency. To be licensed, an applicant must prove payment of taxes and provide, from their country of origin, a valid passport, consular identification card or military identification. Allowing undocumented persons to be trained, tested, insured and licensed is a benefit not only to the undocumented person, but to all of us who are on the road, Kraska said. "Colorado should … make sure (immigrants) have the ability to drive legally in the state so their access to health care, education and the practice of their faith is not hindered," she said. The license will indicate that the holder is not a citizen of the United States, though some who opposed the bill suggested it could be viewed as approval for being in the country illegally. "This license can only be used for driving," Kraska said. "It will explicitly state that it cannot be used for anything except driving; so it is not providing any sign of approval for The bishops supported SB-251 in order to protect families and help keep them together. Jenny Kraska "I liked this trip so much, I'm going back!" "Autumn Leaves" Tour Visits Historic East 14 Days from $1539* Depart September 27, 2013 anything—except approval to make our roads safer." Similar policies are in place in states including New Mexico, Utah, Washington, Illinois and Maryland. "The bishops supported SB251 in order to protect families and help keep them together," she said. "Families are the foundation upon which society is built and as a state, Colorado should strive to keep our families together." The bill heads to Gov. John Hickenlooper's desk next. "We are hopeful that the governor will sign SB-251 into law," Kraska said. Implementation would occur August 2014, allowing the state time to design a license that is clearly distinguishable. Julie Filby: 303-715-3123; julie.filby@archden.org; www. twitter.com/DCRegisterJulie Mass Included Some Days Your Chaplain, Father Daniel Gerres, Senior Priest at St. Elizabeth's Church in Wilmington, DE, this will be Fr. Gerres second time as chaplain on this YMT New England Tour. Niagara Falls Arrive in the birthplace of our Nation, Philadelphia and enjoy a sightseeing tour. Then your scenic journey begins offering spectacular and colorful vistas through Amish Country to Gettysburg where you will see the most important battlefield of the Civil War. Travel north with a stop at the Corning Museum of Glass into Ontario and awe-inspiring Niagara Falls for two nights! Then head back to upstate New York where you will board a cruise through the 1000 Islands. Next, drive through the six-million-acre civilized wilderness of the Adirondack region, with a stop in Lake Placid and then into the forest area of New England: The White Mountains, including Franconia Notch State Park, New Hampshire, then view the incredible waterfalls at Flume Gorge and enjoy a trip on the Cannon Aerial Tramway. Next drive along the New England coast to Boston, with a city tour and visit Cape Cod, exploring Chatham and Provincetown with coastal scenery and village shops. View the gorgeous Mansions of Newport, Rhode Island en route to Bridgeport, Connecticut and tour New York City seeing all the major sights of the "Big Apple." *Price per person/double occupancy. Add $159 tax, service & gov't fees. Airfare is extra. For details, itinerary, reservations & letter from YMT's chaplain with his phone number call 7 days a week: 1-800-736-7300 Memorial Day Mass "Blest too are the sorrowing: they too shall be consoled." May 27th at 11:00 a.m. Gallagher Chapel at Mount Olivet Cemetery All are invited to attend. Please bring your lawn chairs. Mass will be celebrated by Reverend Monsignor Thomas Fryar, V.G., Moderator of the Curia Archdiocese of Denver Mortuary • Mount Olivet Cemetery • St. Simeon Cemetery 12801 West 44th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033 Cemetery: (303) 424-7785 • Mortuary: (303) 425-9511