Senate
Public Welfare:
A RESOLUTION THAT PREGNANT WOMEN UNDERGO MANDATORY DRUG
TESTS; IF TESTING POSITIVE THEY MUST SEEK SUBSTANCE ABUSE
TREATMENT.
Whereas:
Whereas:
Whereas:
Whereas:
Therefore:
Many babies are born addicted to drugs; and,
Babies born addicted to drugs often have health complication their whole
life; and,
Helping expectant mothers overcome their habits will help them be a
better parent in the long run; and,
Mothers not addicted to drugs are less likely to need welfare aid; and,
Be it resolved…
Senator Leah Camery
West Fargo High School
Senate
Ways and Means
A RESOLUTION TO END ALL TRADE WITH VENEZUELA.
Whereas:
Whereas:
Whereas:
Therefore:
The United States imports over a million barrels of oil from Venezuela a
day; and,
Venezuela is purchasing billions of dollars of Russian weapons and
missiles; and
The United States connot fund an arms war with Venezuela; and
Be it resolved…
Senator Olivia Tyrrell
RTHS
Senate
Foreign Affairs
A RESOLUTION THAT THE UNITED STATES STOPS ALL IMPORTS OF
FOREIGN AUTOMOBILES FOR 5 YEARS.
Whereas:
Whereas:
Whereas:
Whereas:
Therefore:
Foreign car sales have taken a large portion of the market away from
local car companies; and,
An estimated 2.8 billion dollars was used to finance the cash for clunkers
bill; and
It will create new jobs in all pay brackets for our nation; and
Our car industries are one downfall away from distinction; and
Be it resolved…
Senator Andrew Leizens
Grand Forks Central
Senate
State and Local
A RESOLUTION PROHIBITING NORTH DAKOTA LAW ENFORCEMENT
OFFICERS FROM POSING AS UNDERAGE TEENS OF SOCIAL NETWORKING
SITES.
Whereas:
Whereas:
Whereas:
Whereas:
Therefore:
This type of policing is entrapment because a crime may not be
committed unless the officer provokes the crime; and,
Police officers should be prioritizing their time toward more pressing
issues; and,
Police presence should be more visible in the community rather than in
cyberspace; and,
The number of sex crimes committed through social networking is vastly
over-exaggerated in the media; and,
Be it resolved…
Senator Kayla Hawley
West Fargo High School
House IA
Public Welfare
RESOLVED: THAT THE UNITED STATES SHOULD ADOPT THE ONE-STRIKE
DUI POLICY
Whereas:
Whereas:
Whereas:
Whereas:
Therefore:
The current laws are not strict enough to deter a second offense; and,
A large percent of DUI offenders receive a second offense; and,
DUI arrests are up 30% in women over the last two years; and,
The one strike policy is used in Europe as has been successful in
lowering death rates for alcohol related accidents.
Be it resolved…
Rep. Cassie Baumgartner
West Fargo High School
House IA
Ways and Means
A RESOLTUION THAT THE UNITED STATES GIVE TAX BREAKS TO
MANUFACTURERS WHOM PRODUCE GOODS AND CREATE JOBS INSIDE
THE UNITED STATES
Whereas:
Whereas:
Whereas:
Whereas:
Therefore:
Over 2.7 million manufacturing jobs have been lost in the last four years;
and,
These tax breaks would greatly reduce the number of American
manufacturing companies that move offshore to avoid taxes; and,
These tax breaks would also help to prevent the outsourcing of jobs in the
manufacturing industry; and,
The new jobs would jump start the American economy.
Be it resolved….
Rep. Austin Arnold
Richardton-Taylor High School
House IA
State and Local
A RESOLUTION THAT NORTH DAKOTA PROVIDE FREE TUITION TO A
STATE-FUNDED UNIVERSITY FOR STUDENTS GRADUATING FROM A
NORTH DAKOTA HIGH SCHOOL WITH A GPA OF 3.5 OR HIGHER.
Whereas:
North Dakota currently has a surplus and further funding could be
obtained from the state lottery; and,
Whereas:
This would encourage high school students to stay in the state; and,
Whereas:
A similar program has been highly successful in the state of Georgia;
and,
Whereas:
Students with great potential who cannot afford tuition will be given the
opportunity to continue their education.
Therefore:
Be it resolved….
Rep. Andrea Richmond
Shanley High School
House IA
Foreign Affairs
RESOLVED THAT THE UNITED STATES SHOULD WITHDRAW FROM THE
UNITED NATIONS
Whereas:
Whereas:
Whereas:
Whereas:
Therefore:
There are four terrorist states in the United Nations; and,
The United Nations not only ignores terrorism, but enables terrorist
states; and,
The UN has not successfully accomplished its peacekeeping missions;
and,
The United States funds 22% of the United Nation’s budget.
Be it resolved….
Representative Tara Brekke
West Fargo High School
House IB
Foreign Affairs
A RESOLTUION THAT THE UNITED STATES USE FORCE AGAINST IRAN IF IT
REFUSES TO CEASE AND DETEST ALL NUCLEAR ACTIVITY BY THE END OF
2010.
Whereas:
Whereas:
Whereas:
Therefore:
Iran appears bent on developing nuclear weapons; and,
Iran has recently been assisting Al Qaeda operations against United
States forces in Iraq; and,
Given Iran’s hostitility toward the United States and its proximity to Iraq.
Be it resolved…
Rep. Evan Bloom
Richardton-Taylor High School
House IB
Ways and Means
A RESOLUTION THAT THE UNITED STATES RESTRICT FEDERAL DISASTER
FUNDING FROM AREAS DECLARED NATIONAL DISASTERS DUE TO
FLOODING
Whereas:
Whereas:
Whereas:
Whereas:
Therefore:
Individuals make choices to their own whereabouts, including the choice
of living by a river or lake; and,
The national disaster fund should be used fro unforeseen national
disasters instead of disasters that are predictable because of location; and,
Loss of property and belongings should be covered by private insurance;
and,
Those individuals who make choices to put themselves at risk should not
reap the benefits of federal funds.
Be it resolved….
Rep. Sadie Gjermundson
Richardton-Taylor High School
House IB
Public Welfare
A RESOLUTION THAT THE FAA SHOULD REQUIRE A BAG SEARCH FOR
EVERY BAG GOING INTO THE AIRPORT.
Whereas:
Whereas:
Whereas:
Whereas:
Therefore:
Bombs and other weapons that could be disguised may be found; and,
Requiring all to be searched will eliminate most racial profiling in
random bag searches; and,
More terrorists could be found of all races with a required bag search;
and,
The air travel of the United States would be safer.
Be it resolved….
Rep. Matt Pitzer
West Fargo High School
House IB
State and Local
A RESOLUTION THAT THE STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA LEGALIZE AND TAX
MARIJUANA
Whereas:
Whereas:
Whereas:
Whereas:
Whereas:
Therefore:
Legalizing marijuana will provide be a new outlet of income for the state:
and,
The tax on marijuana could be regulated in a way similar to tobacco; and,
Legalizing and taxing marijuana will help the war on drugs; and,
Decriminalizing marijuana will lower the drug crime rate; and,
North Dakotans will benefit from legalizing and taxing marijuana.
Be it resolved….
Rep. Dylan Stavens
Grand Forks Central
House IC
Public Welfare
A RESOLUTION THAT COMPANIES IN THE UNITED STATES STOP
OUTSOURCING FACTORIES TO FOREIGN COUNTRIES BY 2020
Whereas:
Whereas:
Whereas:
Whereas:
Therefore:
Products made in the United States would have a higher quality; and,
Having products made in foreign countries takes away jobs from United
States citizens; and,
More jobs and materials bought in the United Sates would benefit our
economy; and,
This will decrease our internation trade deficit.
Be it resolved…
Rep. Brett Johnson
Shanley High School
House IC
Ways and Means
A RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE A FREE NATION-WIDE WI-FI SERVICE.
Whereas:
Whereas:
Whereas:
Whereas:
Therefore:
Providing a free nation-wide Wi-Fi will ensure that everyone has equal
access to the Internet; and,
The radio waves that Wi-Fi currently uses, used to be used by the
government, and are now being sold by Internet companies; and,
Providing a free nation-wide Wi-Fi will close the technology gap
between the rich and the poor; and,
Providing free nation-wide Wi-Fi service, will allow all students the same
benefits of the Internet for school work.
Be it resolved….
Rep. Johanna Erickson
West Fargo High School
House IC
Foreign Affairs
A RESOLUTION TO GIVE HUMANITARIAN AID TO THE PHILLIPINES
Whereas:
Whereas:
Whereas:
Therefore:
Tropical Storm Ketsana left 106 dead or missing; and,
The record rainfall and garbage choked manila streets; and,
More than 300,000 citizens were affected by the storm.
Be it resolved….
Rep. Lindsay Tyrrell
Richardton-Taylor High School
House IC
State and Local
A RESOLUTION THAT THE STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA RESTRUCTURE THE
PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM TO START AFTER LABOR DAY AND THE SCHOOL
STARTING TIME TO BE AFTER 9:00 AM
Whereas:
Whereas:
Whereas:
Whereas:
Therefore:
This would allow students to keep their summer jobs through the entire
summer seas; and,
Scientific studies have shown that teenagers concentrate better after 9:00
AM; and,
This would help North Dakota Tourism seeing that most tourism seasons
run from Memorial Day until Labor Day; and,
This would allow adolescents to get enough sleep to reach their full
academic potential.
Be it resolved…
Rep. Bradley Messer
Richardton-Taylor High School
House ID
Foreign Affairs
A RESOLUTION THAT THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA OBTAIN LAND
RIGHTS TO INVEST IN EXPLORATION OF OIL IN THE AREA OF THE NORTH
POLE.
Whereas: As oil deposits elsewhere are running dry, we need to explore new sources;
and,
Whereas: We need to explore the land before other countries grab it all up; and,
Whereas: If we obtain these land rights, it could lead to other scientific explorations of
certain kinds; and,
Whereas: The oil we find could be a reserve source of energy until we fully depend on
more efficient ways of energy.
Therefore: Be it resolved….
Rep. James Maertens
Fargo Shanley High School
House ID
Public Welfare
A RESOLUTION THAT PLEA BARGAINING BE ILLEGAL IN AMERICA.
Whereas: Plea bargaining is unfair to innocent citizens; and,
Whereas: The plea bargain limit should be the same for all crimes; and,
Whereas: People who commit such crimes that make plea bargaining a possibility
should take their entire punishment.
Therefore: Therefore be it resolved….
Rep. Justin Myers
Carrington High School
House ID
Ways and Means
A RESOLUTION THAT THE US GOVERNMENT PROVIDE FUNDING FOR
PUBLIC HOUSING FOR SEX OFFENDERS IN ALL LARGE CITIES.
Whereas: Lots of places don’t allow sex offenders and ones that do allow them are
often full; and,
Whereas: Communities have sex offenders living in their cars which is a big security
issue; and,
Whereas: Monitoring would be easier if they had a permanent address; and,
Whereas: The location of the housings could be placed far away from schools, parks,
etc., making the public feel safer.
Therefore: Be it resolved…
Rep. Sam Parker
West Fargo High School
House ID
State and Local
A RESOLUTION THAT THE STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA CALL FOR A
CONSTITUITONAL CONVENTION TO REPEAL THE 21ST AMENDMENT.
WHEREAS: Many Americans die in alcohol related accidents; and,
WHEREAS: Drunk driving and underage drinking are on the rise in America; and,
WHEREAS: Alcohol is just as dangerous as other drugs which are illegal; and,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED…
Rep. James Seefeldt
Shanley High School
House IIA
State & Local
A RESOLUTION THAT NORTH DAKOTA INSURE HEALTH INSURANCE
REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE TREATMENT OF EATING DISORDERS.
WHEREAS: Seventeen states already cover health insurance for eating disorders, and
WHEREAS: It is estimated that 8 million Americans have an eating disorder, and
WHEREAS: At Merticare Hospital, patients pay in excess of $1,000 per day for
treatment;
Therefore: Be it resolved…
Rep.Breanna Bregel
Carrington High School
House IIA
Foreign Affairs
A RESOLUTION TO FORGIVE THE UNITED STATES DEBT WITH THE
UNITED NATIONS.
WHEREAS: The United States already has a debt of about 1 billion dollars to the
United
Nations, and
WHEREAS: The United States has helped and continues to help other nations during
their troubled times, and
WHEREAS: The United States is donating money to help other countries get back on
their feet after national disasters, political unrest, and other national
emergencies, and
THEREFORE: Be it resolved…
Rep. Sierra Canerot
RTHS
House II A
Ways and Means
A RESOLUIOON THAT THE US SHOULD FUND A UNIVERSAL HEALTH
CARE SYSTEM
WHEREAS: There are an estimated + 40 million Americans who do not have health
care; and,
WHEREAS: Registration at hospitals would be less hectic; and,
WHEREAS: Nobody would be denied healthcare unlike today; and,
WHEREAS: It would give the US a reason to better hospital conditions; and,
THEREFORE: Be it resolved…
Representative Cassidy Blakeway
West Fargo High School
House IIA
Public Welfare
A RESOLUTION THAT THE UNITED STATES USE ORGANS FROM EXECUTED
PRISONERS TO EASE THE SHORTAGE OF ORGAN DONORS.
WHEREAS: There is a national shortage of organs for donors; and,
WHEREAS: Many people die while on the waiting list trying to get organs; and
WHEREAS: Death row inmates have, in essence, become the property of the state; and,
WHEREAS: The humane nature in which prisoners are executed is an effective means
of preserving valuable organs; and,
THEREFORE: BE IT RESOLVED…
Rep. McKenzie Schwark
West Fargo High School
House IIB
Foreign Affairs
A RESOLUTION THAT THE UNITED STATES STAKE CLAIM FOR THE
OIL RESERVES BELOW THE ARCTIC ICEPACK.
Whereas:
Whereas:
Whereas:
Whereas:
Therefore:
Russia has place flags on the seabed and Canada has planned military
bases on the Arctic Icepack; and,
Twenty-five percent of the known oil reserves on Earth are lying below a
rapidly melting icepack; and,
This area is an environmentally sensitive area, and for the protection of
the environment, the United States needs to develop the areas; and,
This area contains more oil that Saudi Arabia and this oil could be used to
alleviate the oil “crunch”; and
Be it resolved…
Representative Maggie Zentner
Richardton-Taylor High School
House IIB
Ways and Means
A RESOLUTION THAT THE UNITED STATES ELIMINATE THE FOOD STAMP
PROGRAM.
Whereas:
Whereas:
Whereas:
Whereas:
Therefore:
The food stamp program keeps people dependent on the government;
and,
Many people abuse the food stamp program; and,
Food stamps cost the American taxpayers millions of dollars; and,
Food stamps do not help people to become independent or to provide for
themselves; and,
Be it resolved…
Representative Maggie Zentner
Richardton-Taylor High School
House IIB
Public Welfare
A RESOLUTION THAT THE UNITED STATES ADOPT THE METRIC SYSTEM.
Whereas:
Whereas:
Whereas:
Whereas;
The present U.S. Imperial system is archaic; and,
Nearly every other country uses the metric system; and,
This would make trade between the United States and other nations much
easier; and,
This would prevent errors in government projects in which half of the
project is designed in metric units and the other half in Imperial units;
and,
The metric system is easily learned; and,
Therefore;
Be it resolved…
Whereas;
Representative Ty Bloom\
Richardton-Taylor High School
House IIB
State and Local
A RESOLUTION TO REQUIRE 4 CREDITS OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOR
GRADUATION.
Whereas:
Whereas:
Whereas:
Whereas:
Therefore:
Less and less kids are taking advantage of physical education offered at
high schools.
Physical activity has been proven time and time again to be beneficial in
later years of life.
Less physical activity is a leading cause of the rising obesity rates in
America.
Schools will be encouraged to offer a larger spectrum of physical
education classes (ex. Weightlifting).
Be it resolved…
Representative Nate Peterson
West Fargo
House IIC
Public Welfare
A RESOLUTION TO ALLOW PRAYER IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
WHEREAS: Throughout history there has been religious influences in the conduct of
our school practices, and
WHEREAS: Schools should offer support for the values students bring from home and
church, and
WHEREAS: The intent of the framers of the constitution was to forbid the creation of
a
national church not forbid prayer in schools, and
WHEREAS: BE IT RESOLVED…..
Rep. Hannah Rummel
Richardton-Taylor High School
House IIC
Ways & Means
A RESOLUTION THAT THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT CUT ALL
WELFARE TO UNWED MOTHERS UNDER THE AGE OF 16.
WHEREAS: Statistics show those who start welfare seldom got off, and,
WHEREAS: There are other social issues such as the homeless which needed financial
consideration, and,
WHEREAS: The government shoud not be responsible for an individual’s mistakes, and
THERE FORE: BE IT RESOLVED….
Rep. Sami Steiner
Richardton – Taylor High School
House IIC
State & Local
A RESOLUTION THAT THE STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA ENACTS THE
DEATH PENALTY.
WHEREAS: The death penalty is a proven deterrent to criminals, and
WHEREAS: In some cases the death penalty is needed to insure that the punishment fits
the crime, and
WHEREAS: The cost of keeping prisoners for a lifetime is becoming outrageous, and
THEREFORE: BE IT RESOLVED….
Rep. Sami Steiner
Richardton – Taylor High School
House IIC
Foreign Affairs
A RESOLUTION THAT THE UNITED STATES END THE MANHUNT FOR
OSAMA BIN LADEN.
WHEREAS: His terrorist network will do whatever is necessary to continue to hide bin
Laden; and,
WHEREAS: Recent tapes could have been “doctored” to keep Osama bin Laden’s
terrorist network alive; and,
WHEREAS: We are wasting manpower and money searching for a man who may no
longer exist; and,
WHEREAS: There are other areas of terrorism that the Unitde States should focus upon;
and,
WHEREAS: The search for this man continues to give global prominenece to bin Laden
and his fellow terrorists; and,
THEREFORE: BE IT RESOLVED…
Rep. McKensy Freidt
Richardton - Taylor
House IID
State and Local
A RESOLUTION THAT NORTH DAKOTA REQUIRES DRIVER’S EDUCATION
FOR ALL NEW DRIVERS.
Whereas:
to
Whereas:
Whereas:
Whereas:
Therefore:
Driver’s Education is already required if you are under sixteen and wish
get your License; and,
Educating all drivers on the rules of the road would help prevent
accidents; and,
Many motor vehicle insurance companies offer discounts and rebates to
drivers who have undertaken a certified defensive drivers course; and,
Completion of a defensive driver course and presentation of the
appropriate documentation can sometimes entitle you to a dismissal of a
ticket; and,
Be it resolved….
Representative Lauren Vetter
Shanley High School
House IID
Foreign Affairs
A RESOLUTION THAT THE UNITED STATES RECOGNIZE PALESTINE AS AN
INDEPENDENT NATION AND GRANT IT DIPLOMATIC STATUS.
Whereas:
Whereas:
The United States recognized the state of Israel and its independence in
1948; and
The Palestine declared its statehood in 1988; and,
Therefore:
Be it resolved…
Representative Arianna Dressler
Richardton-Taylor High School
House IID
Public Welfare
A RESOLUTION THAT THE UNITED STATES SHOULD REPEAL THE NO
CHILD
LEFT BEHIND ACT.
Whereas:
Whereas:
Whereas:
Whereas:
Therefore:
The No Child Left Behind Act is targeted at a minority of the students
and slows the rest of the class down; and,
The policy puts too much emphasis on testing instead of on actual
education; and,
Schools are forced to spend money on testing protocols instead of on
more beneficial educational materials; and,
The No Child Left Behind Act is not improving the education system
other policies are needed; and,
Be it resolved…
Representative Katelyn Osland
Shanley High School
House IID
Ways and Means
A RESOLUTION TO END ALL BALEOUTS OF THE AMERICAN AUTO
INDUSTRY.
Whereas:
Whereas:
Whereas:
Therefore:
Capitalism is the foundation of our economy; and
The government already has too much influence in the auto industry; and
American automakers are not making the changes needed to be
competitive in a world economy; and
Be it resolved…
Representative Emily Tyrrell
Richardton Taylor High School
RESERVED RESOLUTION
Senate
Public Welfare
A RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISHA HIGHLYSECURED NATIONAL REGISTRY
FOR THE MEDICALRECORDS OF ALL INDIVIDUALS WHO MAKE SPERM OR
OVA DONATIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION THAT
WOULD PROTECT THE PRIVACY OF DONORS BUT ALSO ALLOW ACCESS
TO MEDICAL HISTORIES TO OFFSPRING
Whereas:
Many children conceived through anonymous sperm and/or ova donation
have developed medical problems which may be hereditary; and,
Whereas:
There is currently no system in place that requires clinics very or
maintain medical records of anonymous donors; and,
Whereas:
There is currently no tracking system to determine how many times
individuals donate sperm or ova nor how many children are born from those donations;
and,
Whereas:
This lack of information undermines the credibility of the fertility
industry; and,
Whereas:
Fertility clinics and donor sites should be required to verify medical
history of donors, update medical records, track births resulting from the donations and
report all information to the national registry.
Therefore:
Be it resolved….
RESERVED RESOLUTION
House IA
Public Welfare
A RESOLUTION THAT AN EXTRA CURRICULAR SHOULD BE MADE
MANDATORY TO GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL.
Whereas:
Whereas:
Whereas:
Whereas:
Therefore:
Extra-curriculars can teach new skills and reinforce skills taught in
classes; and,
Students get better grades when involved in extra-curricular; and,
Students in extra-curriculars are more likely to graduate; and,
Extra-curriculars can increase a student’s chances of earning
scholarships.
Be it resolved….
RESERVED RESOLUTION
House IB
Public Welfare
A RESOLUTION TO ALLOW MURDER CASESTO BE REOPENED IF
SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE IS PRESENTED.
Whereas:
Several murder cases could have been overturned because of more evidence;
and,
Whereas: Different juries would see cases differently so dangerous murderers could be
convicted; and,
Whereas: The current legal system spends too much time protecting criminals.
Therefore: Be it resolved
RESERVED RESOLUTION
HOUSE I C
Foreign Affairs
A RESOLUTION STATING THAT THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ADOPTS
AN ISSOLATIONIST PHILOSOPHY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Whereas: The United States would not have to face Loss of population due to other
countries’ wars; and,
Whereas: We would not be others countries enemies; and,
Whereas: It would prevent the spread of terrorism in the United States; and,
Whereas: We could spend more money on our own economy instead of fighting wars.
Therefore, be it resolved.
RESERVED RESOLUTION
HOUSE I D
Foreign Affairs
A RESOLUTION THAT TORTURE SHOULD BE ILLEGAL WHILE
INTERVIEWING POSSIBLE TERRORISTS OR THOSE WHO ARE SUSPECTED
TO BE INVOLVED
Whereas:
Torture is inhumane; and,
Whereas:
Information detained through this process is unreliable; and,
Whereas:
It prevents us from making peace with foreign countries with whom we
are hostile; and,
Whereas:
We don’t want it done to our own so we shouldn’t do it to others; and,
Therefore:
Be it resolved.
RESERVED RESOLUTION
House IIA
Economic Policy
A RESOLUION THAT MANDATES THAT THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS BE
REQUIRED TO PASS A BALANCED BUDGET AT THE END OF EACH FISCAL
YEAR
Whereas: This would eliminate the risk of running a federal deficit; and
Whereas: With the national debt at over 10 trillion dollars, we need to take steps to
eliminate additional deficits; and
Whereas: Excessive federal deficits will cost the American people a great deal of
money in the future due to increased interest; and
Whereas: Thirty-nine of the states require their legislatures to pass a balanced budget,
and it is a very successful policy; and
Therefore: Be it resolved
RESERVED RESOLUTION
House IIB
State and Local
A RESOLUTION TO FORGIVE THE STUDENT LOANS OF ANY NORTH
DAKOTA COLLEGE GRADUATE WHO BECOMES A TEACHER, SOCIAL
SERVE WORKER, OR MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL AND PRACTICES WITHIN
THE STATE FOR FIVE CONSECUTIVE YEARS.
Whereas:
These professionals are currently in short supply; and,
Whereas:
This would encourage more individuals to take on these practices within
North Dakota; and,
Whereas:
With more of these professionals, the North Dakota standard of living
would increase.
Therefore:
Be it resolved…
Rep.Ty Bloom
Richardtono-Taylor High School
RESERVED RESOLUTION
House IIC
Public Welfare
A RESOLUTION THAT ALL STATES SHOULD BAN TEXTING WHILE DRIVING
Whereas: Risk of car accidents increases by 50% for people who text while driving;
and,
Whereas: Its hazardous for both the driver and other drivers on the road; and,
Whereas: Studies have proven driving is at worst when texting; and,
Whereas: Banning texting while driving will increase safety on the road significantly.
Therefore: Be it resolved….
Rep. Jenny Sun
Fargo South
RESERVED RESOLUTION
House IID
Ways and Means
A RESOLUTION TO REDUCE EACH GOVERNMENT AGENCY’S FUEL
CONSUMPTION BY TEN PERCENT OVER THE NEXT YEAR.
Whereas:
Whereas:
Whereas:
Whereas:
Therefore:
Simple methods like carpooling would accomplish most of the reduction;
and,
This would reduce gas consumption; and,
This would lengthen the window of time before the world runs out of oil;
and,
This would drastically drop oil and gas prices.
Be it resolved….
Rep. Mikayla Aluise
Richardton-Taylor High School