Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert submitted a letter to U.S. Secretary Michael Pompeo in support of refugees resettling in Omaha Wednesday.

The letter reads in part: “The State of Nebraska has resettled refugees for decades; many here in Omaha where we can off safe and affordable housing, job training and placement, excellent public education, medical care and social services necessary to begin a new life in the United States.”

This letter is part of a series of letters to be sent by Christmas after President Trump issued an executive order in late September requiring state and local governments to send a letter to the federal government if they want to continue welcoming refugees.

The executive order requires all local governments to send a letter to the state department by Dec. 25 if they want to continue welcoming refugees into their communities.

Bellevue and Council Bluffs are still reviewing the order. Governors of

, Kansas, and North Dakota have sent their letters.

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