RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE LONE STAR COLLEGE BOND

Whereas, the Republican Party is a Party of low taxes and,

Whereas, the Republican Party is a Party of fiscal responsibility, and

Whereas, significant disagreement on enrollment projections exist, including, notably one by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and

Whereas, current facilities are underutilized, and

Whereas, fee based sources of revenue exist for Lone Star College System,

Whereas, we do not believe a tiny fraction of the population, via low voter turnout, should indebt the citizenry and our children,

Resolved, that the Harris County Republican Party opposes the half-billion dollar bond issue proposed by Lone Star College System and

Resolved, that the Harris County Republican Party publicize this resolution.

ADOPTED by the Executive Committee of the Harris County Republican Party of Harris County, Texas, on May 6, 2013

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RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE 2013 CCISD BOND REFERENDUM

Whereas, the Harris County Republican Party is concerned about the additional $367 million increase in debt to be incurred by the Clear Creek Independent School District;

Whereas, the increase in debt will put CCISD’s debt per resident at $4750 (185% of the state average);

Whereas, the Harris County Republican Party understands the need for bonds and do not oppose bonds when the need for capital improvement is truly necessary And

Whereas, the 2013 bond referendum, if approved, will provide funding for wasteful projects above and beyond what is needed for repairs and infrastructure

Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Harris County Republican Party hereby declares that:

   1: The Harris County Republican Party opposes the 2013 CCISD Bond Referendum.

   2: This resolution shall be effective upon its passage and approval.

ADOPTED by the Executive Committee of the Harris County Republican Party of Harris County, Texas, on May 6, 2013

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RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT THE PRECINCT RECRUITMENT CAMPAIGN
OF THE TEXAS FEDERATION FOR REPUBLICAN OUTREACH (TFRO)

Whereas the Democrats have decided to infiltrate our party by seeking appointments to vacant precinct chair positions, especially in urban precincts;

Be it resolved that the HCRP supports the precinct chair recruitment campaign of the Texas Federation for Republican Outreach, an auxiliary that targets African American conservative and Republican voters.

ADOPTED by the Executive Committee of the Harris County Republican Party of Harris County, Texas, on May 6, 2013

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RESOLUTION SUPPORTING PROMPT CONSIDERATION OF PRECINCT CHAIR APPLICANTS

Whereas the Harris County Republican Party Precinct Chair Nominee Application states that the office of Precinct Chair is a vital role for the growth and success of the party, and

Whereas recent stories have documented that some Precinct Chair applicants have been interviewed within a few weeks while others have had to wait many months for an interview by the Vacancy Committee, and

Whereas the Harris County Republican Party currently has over 500 Precinct Chair vacancies,

Therefore be it resolved the will of the Harris County Republican Party Executive Committee is for:

The Harris County Republican Party Secretary to maintain a list of Precinct Chair Nominee Applications received with the name, precinct, date received, date interviewed, the Vacancy Committee recommendation, the date sustained by vote of the Executive Committee, and the date sworn into office, with said list of Precinct Chair Nominee Applications maintained until the next Primary Election, and with said list of Precinct Chair Nominee Applications available for review by Executive Committee members either in person or by email to the Party Secretary during normal office hours, and

The Vacancy Committee to arrange to interview each Nominee within 60 days of receipt of the application, and

The Party Secretary to update the Precinct Chair Nominee Applications list from each Vacancy Committee meeting minutes when they are received, and

The Vacancy Committee to include in their Executive Committee report a discussion of any applications not interviewed within 60 days.

ADOPTED by the Executive Committee of the Harris County Republican Party of Harris County, Texas, on May 6, 2013

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RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF CONGRESSMAN JOHN CULBERSON'S AMENDMENT TO THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO STRENGTHEN THE RULE REGARDING CONGRESSIONAL EARMARKS

WHEREAS, Congressman John Culberson has introduced an amendment to paragraph (a) of clause 9 of rule XXI of the Rules of the House of Representative to read as follows:

“(a) It shall not be in order to consider-
"(1) a bill or joint resolution reported by a committee if that bill or joint resolution or accompanying report contains any congressional earmark, limited tax benefit, or limited tariff benefit unless-
"(A) in the case of an earmark, it is for Federal, State, or local unit of government for a purpose authorized by law and that involves a Federal interest, whether or not it is targeted to a specific State, locality, or Congressional district;
"(B) the Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner sponsoring such congressional earmark, limited tax benefit, or limited tariff benefit is identified;
"(C) the congressional earmark, limited tax benefit, or limited tariff benefit is initiated in committee;
"(D) the congressional earmark, limited tax benefit, or limited tariff benefit falls within the applicable section 302(a) allocation and does not increase total spending for any fiscal year; and
"(E) in the case of an earmark, the expenditure is authorized by law (except to continue appropriations for public works and objects that are already in progress);
"(2) a bill or joint resolution not reported by a committee if it contains any congressional earmark, limited tax benefit, or limited tariff benefit; or
"(3) an amendment to a bill or joint resolution described in paragraph (1) or (2).''.
"(b) Paragraph (d) of clause 9 of rule XXI of the Rules of the House of Representatives is repealed and 5 paragraphs (e), (f), and (g) of such clause are redesignated as paragraphs (d), (e), and (f), respectively

WHEREAS, Congressman John Culberson's amendment helps restore direct spending in a manner that allows authorization of projects in a geographically specific location for federal, state and/or local government and requires sponsoring Congress members to identify themselves, and the earmark does not increase the spending above the level authorized in the annual Congressional budget.

WHEREAS, we, the Harris County Executive Committee, supports legislation that will reigning in earmark spending and facilitate more transparency and accountability in the spending of tax-payers dollars.

RESOLVED, that the Harris County Executive Committee urges the passage of this amendment to paragraph (a) of clause 9 of rule XXI of the Rules of the House of Representative.

ADOPTED by the Executive Committee of the Harris County Republican Party of Harris County, Texas, on May 6, 2013

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RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE LIFE, SERVICE, AND MEMORY OF LILIAN NORMAN-KEENEY

Whereas, on April 2, 2013 the Harris County Republican Party lost a patriot, faithful servant, and beloved member in Lilian Norman-Keeney; and

Whereas, the Harris County Republican Party wishes to honor the accomplishments and service of Lilian Norman-Keeney, and

Whereas, Lilian Norman-Keeney was a leader among Republicans in Southeast Harris County, and served as a mentor, and advisor to many Republicans in Southeast Harris County, and

Whereas, Lilian Norman-Keeney tirelessly worked the Bay Area Satellite offices each election cycle, faithfully working to further the Republican cause in Harris County, therefore be it

Resolved, that the Harris County Republican Party proudly honors, and celebrates the life and many accomplishments of our dear friend, Lilian Norman-Keeney, and extend our heartfelt condolences to her husband, Jon Keeney; and her family and the many who called her a friend, and be it finally

Resolved, we commit to carry on Lilian’s legacy by working to uphold the conservative causes she fought hard to advance.

ADOPTED by the Executive Committee of the Harris County Republican Party of Harris County, Texas, on May 6, 2013

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