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Grant County, Washington
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF RESOLUTION No. 19- 0 3 -CC
THE SECOND AMENDMENT AND
ARTICLE 1 SEC. 24
WHEREAS, the right of the people to keep and bear arms is guaranteed under the
Second Amendment to the United States Constitution, and the right of the individual citizen to
bear arms in defense of himself and the state shall not be infringed under Article I Section 24 of
the Washington State Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the right of the people to keep and bear arms for defense of life, liberty and
property is regarded as an inalienable right by the people of Grant County, Washington; and
WHEREAS, the Grant County Board of Commissioners, being elected to represent the
people of Grant County and being duly sworn to uphold the United States Constitution, the
Constitution of the State of Washington, and the laws passed there under; and
WHEREAS, the people of Grant County derive economic benefit from all safe forms of
firearm recreation, hunting and shooting conducted in Grant County using all types of firearms
allowable under the United States Constitution, the Constitution of the State of Washington, and
the laws passed there under; and
WHEREAS, I-1639 failed in Grant County by a 68% to 32% margin; and
WHEREAS, The Grant County Board of Commissioners, being elected to represent the
people of Grant County, and being duly sworn to uphold and defend the constitutions of the
United States and the State of Washington, including rights to keep and bear arms.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT the Grant County
Board of Commissioners, support narrow interpretation of laws that restrict the right to keep
and bear arms, and oppose legislative encroachment on that right.
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DATED this �� day of 12019.
BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
Yea Nay Abstain GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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Cindy Carter, Vice -Chair
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Clerk o th rd Lid ❑ ❑ Richard Stevens Member
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS the right of the people to keep and bear arms is guaranteed under the Second
Amendment to the United States Constitution, and the right of the individual citizen to bear arms
in defense of himself and the state shall not be infringed under Article I Section 24 of the
Washington State Constitution; and
WHEREA t of the people to keep and bear arms for defense of life, liberty and
property regarde s an inalienable right by the people of Grant County, Washington; and
WHEREAS, the Grant County Board of Commissioners, being elected to represent the people of
Grant County and being dul States Constitution the Constitution of
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WHEREAS, I-1639 failed in Grant County by a 68% to 32% margin; and
WHEREAS, The Grant County Board of Commissioners, being elected to represent the people
of Grant County, and being duly sworn to uphold and defend the constitutions of the United
States and the State of Washington, including rights to keep and bear arms;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Grant County Commissioners support
narrow interpretation of laws that restrict the right to keep and bear arms, and oppose legislative
encroachment on that right.
GRANT COUNTY WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT THE 2"D AMENDMENT TO THE US CONSTITUTION
ARTICLE 1 SECTION 24 OF THE WASHINGTON STATE CONSTITUTION
WHEREAS ther ep anear arms i n er -the
Amendment to the United States Constitution, and the right of the individual citizen to bear
arms in defense of himself and the state shall not be infringed under Article 1 Section 24 of the
Washington State Constitution, and
WHEREAS, the right of the people to keep and bear arms for defense of life, liberty and
property is an inalienable right of the people of Grant Count, Washington; and
WHEREAS, the Grant County Board of Commissioners, being elected to represent the people of
Grant County and being duly sworn to uphold the United States Constitution and the
Constitution of the State of Washington; and
WHEREAS, the people of Grant County derive economic benefit from all safe forms of firearms'
recreation, hunting and shooting conducted in Grant County using all types of firearms
allowable under the United States Constitution, and the Constitution of the State of
Washington; and
WHEREAS, 1-1639 failed in Grant County by a 68% to 32% margin; and
WHEREAS, The Grant County Board of Commissioners, reaffirm their commitment and support
of the constitutions of the United States and the State of Washington, including the rights to
keep and bear arms;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Grant County Commissioners support narrow
interpretation of laws that restrict the right to keep and bear arms, and oppose legislative
encroachment on the right.
Barbara Vasquez Z3 -4 / C"
From: Barbara A Morgan <bagetty@mac.com>
Sent: Monday, April 22, 2019 5:02 PM
To: Barbara Vasquez
Subject: Re: Second Amendment and Constitution - DRAFT Resolution
Okay, thanks. I will not be able to attend because I have a prior standing Tuesday engagement. I am a family
history consultant every Tuesday. I hate to miss the meeting though. I will send good vibes their way.
Barbara
On Apr 22, 2019, at 4:49 PM, Barbara Vasquez <bvasquez(�grantcountywa.gov> wrote:
Hi Barb!
The version I sent you is on the Board's agenda for them to consider tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. I've sent
them your revisions, as well as to our Prosecuting Attorney's Office. Feel free to attend tomorrow's
meeting to give input.
Barbara J. Vasquez, CMC
Clerk of the Board/Administrative Assistant
Grant County Commissioners Office
PO Box 37
Ephrata, WA 98823
509-754-2011 ext 2928
509-754-6098 fax
www. grantcountywa. gov
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From: Barbara A Morgan [mailto:bagetty@mac.com]
Sent: Monday, April 22, 2019 4:39 PM
To: Barbara Vasquez <bvasguez grantcountywa.gov>
Subject: Re: Second Amendment and Constitution - DRAFT Resolution
Good Afternoon Barb,
Here is our counter offer to the resolution that the lawyer proposed. One of us will be there
Monday, April 29, to hear what the outcome is. Thank you for all of your help and for all you
do.
<I-1639 #2.docx>
Barbara Morgan, Chair
Grant County Republican Party
On Apr 16, 2019, at 4:47 PM, Barbara Vasquez <bvasquez(&grantcountywa.gov>
wrote:
Hi Barbara!
Please see attached and let me know what you think.
Thank you!
Barbara J. Vasquez, CMC
Clerk of the Board/Administrative Assistant
Grant County Commissioners Office
PO Box 37
Ephrata, WA 98823
509-754-2011 ext 2928
509-754-6098 fax
www.grantcountywa.gov
"Do not regret growing older. It is a privilege denied to many."
NOTICE OF PUBLIC DISCLOSURE: This e-mail account is public domain. Any correspondence
from or to this e-mail account may be a public record. Accordingly, this e-mail, in whole or in part,
may be subject to disclosure pursuant to RCW 42.56, regardless of any claim of confidentiality or
privilege asserted by an external party.
<Resolution l.docx>