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A Resolution to Support European Union Efforts in Georgia
A Bill Concerning Eminent Domain
A Resolution Concerning Venezuela
A Resolution Mandating DNA Testing for Death Row Inmates
A Resolution Concerning Democratic Sovereignty
A Resolution for the Multi-Lateral Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
A Resolution to Abolish the Patriot Act

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A Resolution to Support European Union Efforts in Georgia
WHEREAS , Georgia is a democratic ally in need of western support, and;
WHEREAS , The European Union (EU) can only provide partial funding, instead of full support, and ;
WHEREAS , Russia is yet to withdraw troops to pre-August 7 th
invasion lines, and,
WHEREAS , United States commitment to this crisis would ensure safety to a voice of democracy in Eastern Europe, and;
WHEREAS , Russia’s ability to let Cold War politics in Eastern Europe is a threat to democracy and political stability in a volatile region; Therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Student Congress here assembled that the United States support EU efforts in Georgia with military aid, in the amount of $500 million dollars to ensure democracy and freedom are protected.

A Bill Concerning Eminent Domain
1 WHEREAS , eminent domain allows the government to expropriate private property to
2 meet the necessary needs of the majority, and
3 WHEREAS, these needs usually mean developing infrastructure and projects for the
4 betterment of the society, and
5 WHEREAS, the Supreme Court ruling on Kelo v. City of New London has loosened the
6 requirements for what constitutes as “necessary”, and
7 WHEREAS, this has allowed eminent domain to cater to the needs of the few for
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9 RESOLVED by the student Congress here assembled that a reform is imperative in the
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Respectfully submitted by
Cypress Springs HS

A Resolution Concerning Venezuela
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Whereas, Venezuela’s halt of oil exports to the United States or any other countries can jeopardize the U.S.’s economy, and
Whereas , Venezuela has been creating its own sphere of influence within Latin America, and altogether may pose a great threat to democracy, and
Whereas , engaging in diplomatic talks with Venezuela may open wide doors for the
United States to pursue ore diplomatic talks with the rest of Latin America, therefore,
Be it Resolved by the Texas Forensics Association Student Congress here assembled that the United States should restore diplomatic relations and engage in diplomatic talks with Venezuela on the issues affecting regional and international stability.
Respectfully Submitted,
Tom C. Clark High School

A Resolution Mandating DNA Testing for Death Row Inmates
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Whereas: A significant number of death row inmates have been proven innocent through
DNA testing; and
3 Whereas: There have been recorded instances of evidence falsification, misplaced
4 evidence, discrimination, and other mistakes which have led to the imposition of a death
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6 Whereas: innocent lives have been put to death because of such instances; and
7 Whereas: DNA testing is not available to all defendants and inmates; therefore
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8 BE IT RESOLVED by this Student Congress here assembled that all current and future
9 death row inmates be subjected to a mandatory DNA testing.
Respectfully Submitted,
Newman Smith High School

A Resolution Concerning Democratic Sovereignty
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Whereas, the democratic process asks voters to choose “yes” or “no” to various
2 referendums, ballot measures, bond issues, or candidates, and
3 Whereas, depending on the specified location, either a plurality or simple majority of
4 voters aligning on one side of the issue at hand is required for the issue to pass or
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6 Whereas, the various state Supreme Courts comprise far fewer individuals than the electorate as a whole, and
8 Whereas, court challenges to the certified results of an election undermine the democratic
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10 Therefore, be it resolved by the TFA Student Congress here assembled that the various
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Respectfully Submitted,
Flower Mound High School

A Resolution for the Multi-Lateral Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
1 Whereas a growing concern for nuclear disaster is maintained worldwide,
2 Whereas industrialized nations such as Pakistan and India pose a threat of nuclear war,
3 Whereas nuclear energy is separate and independent from nuclear weaponry,
4 Whereas the United States holds a position to lead such multi-lateral agreements,
5 Whereas it is better for the safety of the world for no nation to posses nuclear weapons,
6 Whereas there has been no definitive action to do away with nuclear weapons despite
7 reductions on multiple sides,
8 Therefore, Be It Resolved by the Student Congress here assembled that the United
9 States should actively pursue multi-lateral nuclear disarmament.
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A Resolution to Abolish the Patriot Act
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Whereas Federal agencies such as the CIA and FBI have been given the authority to invade the privacy of American citizens who may or may not be terrorist suspects, and
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Whereas these Federal agencies have the authority to gather personal information of individuals, including medical records and credit card history, and
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Whereas these Federal agencies investigate the personal lives of people who are completely unaware that they are under investigation, and,
7 Whereas the Patriot Act severely limits the right to privacy for American citizens.
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Be it resolved in Student Congress here assembled that the Patriot Act shall be abolished immediately.
Respectfully Submitted,
Westside High School