Supporting Energy Independence and a Clean, Healthy Environment

The following resolution was adopted by the DNC Resolutions Committee at its meeting on February 1, 2007, in conjunction with the meetings of the Democratic National Committee, February 1-3, 2007.

Submitted by:
Gov. Howard Dean, DNC Chair/Vermont
Debbie Dingell, Michigan
Christine Pelosi, California
Lottie Shackelford, DNC Vice Chair/Arkansas
Mike Honda, DNC Vice Chair/California
Susan W. Turnbull, DNC Vice Chair/Maryland
Mark Brewer, DNC Vice Chair/Michigan
Steven K. Alari, California
Rachel Binah, California
Constance Borde, Democrats Abroad
Mary Ellen Early, California
Kalyn Free, At-Large/Oklahoma
Gail Bray, Idaho
Jenny Greenleaf, Oregon
Aleita Huguenin, California
Ben Jeffers, At-Large/Louisiana
Wayne Kinney, Oregon
Terry Lierman, Chair, Maryland
Ramona Martinez , At-Large/Colorado
Betty McElderry, Oklahoma
James Metcalfe, Chair, Alaska
Bob Mulholland, California
Mona Pasquil, At-Large/California
John A. Perez, California
Robert "Big Red" Rankin, California
Mannie Rodriquez, Colorado
Garry Shay, California
Cindy Spanyers, Alaska
Taling M. Taitano, Guam
Ed Tinsely, Montana
Art Torres, Chair, California
Richard N. Weiner, Michigan
Rosalind Wyman, California

Resolution Supporting Energy Independence and a Clean, Healthy Environment

WHEREAS, Democrats strongly support measures that promote energy security and a safe, clean environment by reducing our dependence on oil, eliminating billions in tax breaks for big oil companies, and increasing research and development into clean renewable energy and efficiency technologies; and

WHEREAS, energy independence can be achieved by innovation, diversifying energy sources, creating energy efficient products, and promoting conservation measures; and

WHEREAS, energy independence will create a new energy industry that creates jobs and stimulates economic growth; and

WHEREAS, America must have a 21st century transportation system and infrastructure, which includes investments in mass transit, alternative energy technology, and protection of America’s critical infrastructure; and

WHEREAS, President Bush and Republicans in Congress have saddled Americans with record gas prices, dependence on oil and an energy policy written by and for big oil;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Democratic National Committee supports Democratic elected officials in Congress and in states and local communities across the country who are working toward energy independence, security and diversity as well as a safe, clean environment.

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