; Whereas each immigrant farm employee supports 2 to 3 full-time jobs in processing, transportation, and retail; Whereas immigrants involved in agricultural production aid in the Nation’s food security and independence; Whereas the work of immigrants has directly enriched United States culture by influencing the performing arts from Broadway to Hollywood, as well as academia, art, music, literature, media, fashion, cuisine, customs, and cultural celebrations enjoyed across the Nation; Whereas generations of immigrants have come to the shores from all corners of the globe and tirelessly fought for United States independence and defended our ideals, since the earliest days as a Nation; Whereas more than 30,000 lawful permanent residents are serving in the United States Armed Forces; Whereas since 2002, more than 102,000 men and women, including individuals serving in Iraq, Afghanistan, South Korea, Germany, Japan, and elsewhere, have become citizens while wearing the uniform of the United States military; Whereas Congress represents a rich diversity of communities across the country and works closely with a variety of diaspora leaders from more than 60 ethnic caucuses to ensure that the voices of United States citizens from all backgrounds are heard; and Whereas the United States was founded on the universal promise that we are all created equal: Now, therefore, be it