F RANK LIN COUNTY

March 28 , 2 0 0 8 Submitted for adoption by Franklin County Republican Party Convention,  Louisburg, North Carolina

FRANKLIN COUNTY

NORTH CAROLINA

COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY

RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
 

WHEREAS, citizens of North Carolina are entitled to representation in government.

and

WHEREAS, citizens of North Carolina have embraced the conservative values of the Republican Party and those

citizens have put forth a challenge as candidates for public office against those that would deny these values.

and

WHEREAS, these 2008 Republican Candidates worked tirelessly to represent the best interests for the citizens of

Franklin County.

NOW, THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED, the Franklin County Republican Party adopt this resolution of honoring all

of our Republican candidates.

WHEREAS, Dave Harker, Sr. was active in the Franklin County Republican Party for many years, and

WHEREAS, Dave Harker, Sr. sought election in the North Carolina House of Representatives, and

WHEREAS, Dave Harker, Sr. participated in events to help the party grow, and

WHEREAS, Dave Harker, Sr. will always be remembered for his thoughts and beliefs on the betterment of Franklin

County and it’s Citizens,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Franklin County Republican Party adopt this resolution of remembering

and honoring Dave Harker, Sr. and extending our sympathy to Dave Harker, Jr. and the Harker Family.

WHEREAS the Franklin County Republican Party of North Carolina "believe[s] that the federal government should be

limited and restricted to the functions mandated by the United States Constitution" and

WHEREAS the Federal Government has, in direct violation of the letter and spirit of the Constitution "erected a

multitude of New Offices.

THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED that the Franklin County Republican Party of North Carolina calls for the

abolishment of the Department of Education, the Federal Drug Administration, the Department of Energy, the Federal

Emergency Management Agency, the Department of Agriculture, and all other agencies and offices not expressly

authorized to the United States by the Constitution and thereby return these duties to the States and the people; and

LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED that the Franklin County Republican Party of North Carolina directly rejects the

notion that Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the Constitution grants the United States Government authority to create

such agencies and regulations.

WHEREAS amnesty for illegal aliens is a violation of the rule of law and an affront to those who have worked

diligently to legally enter the United States; and

WHEREAS a nation without secure borders is no nation at all;

THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED that the Franklin County Republican Party of North Carolina reaffirms its

continued opposition to illegal immigration; and

LET IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Franklin County Republican Party of North Carolina calls upon our State

and National Legislatures to implement legislation to effectively stem the tide of illegal aliens into this country,

including legislation that will:

· Physically secure our borders and coastlines, via a return of our border patrol agents from overseas, increased

patrols, and other measures as necessary to control entry into our country; and

· Enforce visa rules, requiring immigration officials to track visa holders and deport those who overstay their

visas or otherwise violate U.S law; and

· Deny amnesty, so that illegal aliens are not rewarded for breaking our laws; and

· Deny welfare and entitlements to illegal aliens, so that taxpayers are not saddled with the financial burden of

illegal aliens who use our hospitals, schools, and social services; and

· Clarify that Section 1 of the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution does not grant citizenship by birth to

those born to illegal aliens present in the United States; and

· Pass immigration reform to create an efficient and fair system for those who are willing to enter our country

legally and work for the American dream.

WHEREAS the United States Supreme Court (Court) has agreed to review and decide the case of D.C. v. Heller

appealed to it from the D.C. Court of Appeals;

WHEREAS when the court determines in Heller whether or not the Second Amendment, “the right of the people to

keep and bear arms”, secures an individual right, the Court will establish precedent that will affect the State of North

Carolina and the rights of the citizens of North Carolina;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Franklin County Republican Party of North Carolina that the Second

Amendment, “the right of the people to keep and bear arms”, secures a pre-existing right from government infringement,

and

LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED that the level of review for the Second Amendment, “the right of the people to

keep and bear arms”, is specified within the Constitution as “shall not be infringed;” and

NOW, LET IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Franklin County Republican Party of North Carolina calls upon the Legislature

and Governor of the great state of North Carolina to defend the gun ownership and self-protection rights of

all North Carolinians from any Federal attempts to infringe on the same that arise from any “collective rights”

holding in Heller.

WHEREAS so-called free trade deals and world governmental organizations such as the UN, the International Criminal Court

(ICC), NAFTA, GATT, WTO, and CAFTA are a threat to our independence as a nation by virtue of their transfer of power from

our government to unelected foreign entities; and

WHEREAS the WTO has forced Congress to change our laws, the UN seeks to impose a direct tax on us.

WHEREAS NAFTA’s superhighway is just one part of a plan to erase the borders between the U.S. and Mexico, called the

North American Union, and is the creation of powerful special interests, seeking to create a single nation out of Canada, the

U.S. and Mexico, with a new unelected bureaucracy and money system.

WHEREAS, if we should succumb to the plans of these globalist entities and elitists, a free America, with limited, constitutional

government, would be gone forever.

THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED that the Franklin County Republican Party of North Carolina withdraw from any

organizations and trade deals that infringe upon the freedom and independence of the United States of America.

Illegal Alien Immigration

Whereas, our country is composed of a vast range of immigrants,

Whereas, this country and its citizens welcomes legal immigrants to the land of personal responsibility,

freedom, assimilation, and opportunity,

Whereas, the citizens of the United States expect the laws of the land to be clear and enforced

equally, including border enforcement, denial of services except those clearly defined by law,

and punishment of employers who hire illegal alien immigrants,

Whereas, proposed legislation such as the McCain/Kennedy Amnesty Bill, have been rejected by

the majority of the citizens,

This convention demands immediate construction of the border fence, enforcement of all provisions

of 1986 and 1996 Federal law pertaining to personal responsibility and immigration,

restricting scarce education, health care, family support, and other public services to persons

legally in the United States.

Economic Development

Whereas, Franklin County is situate to Wake County and the Research Triangle and excellent

institutions of higher learning,

Whereas, Franklin County is poised for dramatic residential and commercial growth,

Whereas, our state and local representatives are elected to be examples of ethical business conducted

in our county,

Whereas, our state and local representatives are elected to advocate for Franklin County with

potential business,

This convention repudiates state and local representatives that engage, are involved, or perceived

to be involved in business transactions in which they benefit from taxpayer money including

conservation funds, grants, loans, and bribes. Their real and perceived actions should be for the

good of the average, politically unconnected citizens by which our representatives are elected.

Whereas, there is an expectation that individuals attending and working in our schools, working in our local businesses

and government, and providing services in our homes are not a potential threat to our safety and security,

Whereas, the ability of our school administrators, government department heads and private employers to have

access to accurate, complete background information on all individuals who will be attending and working in our

schools, working in our government and working in our homes and businesses is a critical component toward

providing a safe, secure community,

Whereas, there is pending legislation before the NC General Assembly which allows the felony records of criminals

to be erased and removed from review,Whereas, these bills permit these individuals with felony convictions (now

erased) the opportunity to be admitted to our schools and apply for employment previously prohibited to convicted

felons, and yet prohibits school administrators and private employers from the opportunity to make informed hiring

decisions,

This convention opposes passage of all legislation allowing erasing and expunging criminal felony records from

becoming law in North Carolina.

Whereas, Franklin County is made up of honest citizens,

Whereas, Franklin County desires to have a reputation for honest and open government,

Whereas, our state and local representatives are the embodiment of citizen legislators,

This convention expresses its confidence that our state and local representatives will conduct themselves in such a

way that they are prime examples of honest and open government, leaving no doubt other than they abide by the

highest standards.