RESOLUTION TO PROTECT THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION
(Nevada GOP)
WHEREAS, on August 22, 2012, the Republican National Committee passed a resolution titled “Resolution Opposing a Constitutional Convention” opposing an Article V constitutional convention under the Constitution of the United States of America; now be it
RESOLVED, that the Nevada Republican Party fully concurs with this Republican National Committee resolution against an Article V convention and requests Nevada Legislators not participate in any constitutional convention efforts and that they petition to rescind any existing petitions under Article V of the Constitution; and
RESOLVED, that the Nevada Republican Central Committee directs the Secretary ensure a copy of this resolution is provided to every Nevada state Republican senator and assemblyman.
Note: This resolution is not complete without the “RESOLUTION OPPOSING A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION (Republican National Committee)” referenced within attached
RESOLUTION OPPOSING A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION
(Republican National Committee)
WHEREAS, Article V of the Constitution of the United States authorizes the convening of a Convention for proposing Amendments, now frequently called a Constitutional Convention, “on the application of the Legislatures of two thirds of the several States”; and,
WHEREAS, the Constitution is silent as to the qualifications of the delegates to such a convention and how or by whom they should be selected; and
WHEREAS, the Constitution is also silent as to the agenda of such a Convention and sets out no way to limit the agenda of such a Convention; and
WHEREAS, former U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice Warren Burger concluded that there is no effective way to limit or muzzle the actions of a Constitutional Convention after it is convened; and
WHEREAS, a Constitutional Convention would attract a multitude of individuals and special interest groups with agendas that would alter our Constitution beyond recognition; and
WHEREAS, well-known Democrat members of the US Congress are currently advocating a Constitutional Convention to introduce a number of amendments that would enshrine and effectuate their liberal agenda; and
WHEREAS, the Constitution of the United States is a timeless document which, by limiting the powers of the government it created and guaranteeing the freedom and opportunity of the citizens for whom it was created, has produced the best and most productive nation in the history of the world; now be it
RESOLVED, that the Republican National Committee strongly opposes the convening of a convention for the purpose of proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States for the reason that the risk of loss far exceeds the possibility of gain from such an uncontrolled and uncontrollable proceeding.