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2006 - Resolutions & Results |
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RE: WIDE LOAD TRAFFIC |
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WHEREAS current law requires trucks transporting wide loads to be escorted by two vehicles warning motorists of the wide load, and
WHEREAS these escorts provide a necessary function to maintain highway safety, and
WHEREAS many times these wide loads have no escorts, particularly in rural areas.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that local and state authorities pay particular attention to these wide loads and prohibit unescorted wide loads from highway travel.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that positive action on this resolution be
communicated to the local and state authorities. |
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SOURCE:
Lyme Grange No. 147 |
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RE: WHEELCHAIR STATIONS |
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WHEREAS many shopping malls provide wheelchairs and other devices to those in need, and
WHEREAS often times these are located quite a distance inside the mall.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that in order to be user-friendly, these be made available just inside the entrance.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Connecticut State Grange take an
active role in promoting this in Connecticut. |
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SOURCE:
Lyme Grange No. 147 |
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RE: GASOLINE TAX |
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WHEREAS many persons drive to their employment every day, and often the distance is more than ten miles one way, and
WHEREAS some of these same people use their vehicle for deliveries and/or errands, and
WHEREAS the price of gasoline has increased to the point where a person making $10.00 an hour and is employed for a 35 to 40 hour work week, is paying over $50 to fill his/her gas tank. This means that the average person is working one day a week to fill his car with gas, and another two days to pay federal and state taxes.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Connecticut State Grange ask the Governor and our State Representatives to reduce the gasoline tax in order that our citizens may make a decent living and remain in
Connecticut. |
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SOURCE:
Coventry Grange No. 75; East Central Pomona No. 3 |
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RE: UNITED STATES PORT SECURITY |
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WHEREAS the United States is spending billions of dollars to secure our
homeland, and
WHEREAS ports have long been considered the most vulnerable targets for a terrorist attack, and
WHEREAS nuclear, chemical, or biological materials could easily be delivered directly to a U.S. port, many of which are located within or adjacent to major population centers (NY-NJ, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Norfolk, Miami, New Orleans, Houston), and
WHEREAS only 5 percent of containers entering our ports are actually inspected by the Department of Homeland Security, with the rest under the control of the port operator who is also responsible for the hiring of security personnel.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that legislation be passed to prevent a
company controlled by a foreign government from taking over U.S. port facilities. |
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SOURCE:
North Stonington Community Grange No. 138 |
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RE: CANCELLATION OF SUBORDINATE GRANGE MEETINGS |
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WHEREAS circumstances may necessitate cancellation of Grange meetings within a month, and
WHEREAS the Master and the Executive Committee may act on behalf of the Grange between meetings, and
WHEREAS Resolution #34 of the 121st regular session of the Connecticut State Grange recommending the resolution for cancellation of
Subordinate Grange meetings was passed and sent to the 2005 National Grange regular session where it was reported adversely by the
Committee on Grange Law and Good of the Order.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Connecticut State Grange submit a resolution to the next session of the National Grange to delete section 6.12.1 of the Digest and substitute the following therefore: 6:12.1 A
Subordinate Grange must meet regularly once a month, except as herein after provided, and may provide for additional meetings in the By-Laws. However, if circumstances necessitate cancellation of all meetings in the month, this is not to occur more than three months in a calendar year and not in any three consecutive months. |
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SOURCE:
Vernon Grange No. 52 |
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RE: POMONA REALIGNMENT |
Adopted:
Rejected: X |
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WHEREAS, the delegates to the 121st Session of the Connecticut State Grange passed Resolution No. 35 calling for the realignment of Pomonas and the creation of a new Pomona comprised of Mountain County and Farmington Valley Pomonas, and
WHEREAS this resolution is in direct violation of the Connecticut State Grange By-Laws, Article XII, Section 1, Division 1 which reads, “There shall be no changes in lines of jurisdiction of Pomona Granges in the State of
Connecticut unless - first, all Granges and Pomona Granges that may be affected shall be notified at least six months before the Annual State
Session, of any contemplated changes, and second, any changes in in the jurisdiction of Pomona Granges shall be approved by the delegate body in annual session before going into effect”, and
WHEREAS there is considerable concern in Mountain County for the well- being of the new Pomona and the activity of its members due to the area of the Pomona which would stretch from the Connecticut River west to the New York state line, and
WHEREAS the 118 year history of this very strong Pomona will be discarded under this realignment plan for no other reason than its geographic
location while other weaker Pomonas will be left whole for no other
reason than their geographic locations, and
WHEREAS the members of Mountain County Pomona voted at the November 2005 meeting unanimously (44-0) in favor of non-compliance with
Resolution No. 35, and
WHEREAS Resolution No. 35 does not address the fundamental issues that make Pomona meetings unappealing to many members and only serves to “re-arrange the deck chairs” on a ship in need of re-structuring.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Mountain County Pomona requests the Connecticut State Grange to repeal Resolution No. 35, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Connecticut State Grange continue this important dialog about Pomona and look for ways of making Pomona more relevant to today’s Grange and not just “another Grange meeting.” |
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SOURCE:
Mountain County Pomona No. 4 |
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RE: HABITAT |
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WHEREAS the Grange was originally founded as an agricultural organization with roots on the farm and the home, and
WHEREAS our society is constantly changing resulting in the Grange
maintaining more emphasis on the home and community environment, and
WHEREAS some of the activities previously carried out in the name of the Grange have decreased while some efforts have been made to be
involved in such social activities as Habitat for Humanity.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Connecticut State Grange through its Board of Directors look into engaging the entire State Grange in some all-encompassing activity such as a house for Habitat, a project for Americare Home Front, Inc., or some such group or activity. |
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SOURCE:
Litchfield Grange No. 107; Mountain County Pomona No. 4 |
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RE: GROCERY STORES |
Adopted:
Rejected: X |
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WHEREAS fresh foods as well as canned and boxed edibles are offered in food stores, and
WHEREAS there are numerous laws for handling and processing food items, and
WHEREAS in the past few years these stores offer hardware, sprays,
chemicals for removing ice, etc. and some are toxic, and
WHEREAS these items are often placed in the center of the store.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that our State Legislators be urged to have the Consumer Protection Dept. have these items removed from the stores since these items may not have been included in their original
incorporation as they are not foods |
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SOURCE:
East Central Pomona No. 3 |
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RE: HIGHWAY TOLLS |
Adopted:
Rejected: X |
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WHEREAS Connecticut highways are over-burdened with vehicles, causing much wear to the pavements, and
WHEREAS much of the traffic traverses our small state, and
WHEREAS most of the surrounding states have a toll collected to help
maintain their roadways.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Connecticut State Grange urge our legislators to reinstate a toll on I-95 for maintenance purposes.
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SOURCE:
East Central Pomona No. 3 |
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RE: DRUG FREE ZONES |
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WHEREAS the drug dealers do not discriminate racially.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Grange urge our lawmakers not to reduce the 1500 foot drug free zones for schools, day care centers, and housing projects, as asked for by the NAACP. |
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SOURCE:
West Suffield Grange No. 199 |
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RE: E85 VEHICLES AND PUMPS AT GAS STATIONS |
Adopted:
Rejected: X |
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WHEREAS some countries, Brazil for one, use 100% ethanol in over half of their cars.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Connecticut State Grange urge our legislators to enact legislation to compel dealerships (auto) to stock and sell E85 (15% ethanol + 85% gas) using vehicles, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Grange urge our legislators to enact legislation compelling the oil companies to provide E85 pumps at their stations. |
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SOURCE:
West Suffield Grange No. 199 |
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RE: GASOLINE PRICE GOUGING |
Adopted:
Rejected: X |
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WHEREAS high gasoline prices have propelled Exxon Mobil Corp. to the top of the Fortune 500 list, and
WHEREAS their profits have skyrocketed to 76.1 billion in 2004.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Grange urge our legislators to
investigate for price gouging of our citizens, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that our legislators hold responsible those
officers who control the market price. |
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SOURCE:
West Suffield Grange No. 199 |
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RE: NATIONAL PARKS |
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WHEREAS our National Parks were set aside to preserve the beauty of the area, and
WHEREAS in the past few years the National Park Service and Dept. of
Interior have serviced these national areas, and
WHEREAS the park system is struggling to fund a maintenance backlog of more than $4 billion, and
WHEREAS large corporations have contributed financial aid to the park
system and in the future may want to have some recognition in the way of billboards, plaques bearing their logos, etc., and
WHEREAS this type of advertising would detract from the pristine areas.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the National Grange urge the National Park Service and Department of the Interior to discourage advertising within the national parks.
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SOURCE:
Manchester Grange No. 31; East Central Pomona No. 3 |
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14. |
RE: RAISED TOILET SEATS |
Adopted:
Rejected: X |
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WHEREAS handicapped rest room facilities are required in most public areas, and
WHEREAS there are requirements that should be followed regarding width of doors and railings, etc., and
WHEREAS in many cases the toilet seat height is not considered.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that if the newest handicapped toilet has not been installed, a raised toilet seat be installed to aid the handicapped as well as the elderly, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Connecticut State Grange instigate a public awareness campaign aimed for those responsible to do their part in maintaining these facilities in compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act.
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SOURCE:
Lyme Grange No. 147 |
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15. |
Re:
COMPENSATION FOR THOSE WRONGFULLY IMPRISONED |
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WHEREAS there have been residents of Connecticut who have been wrong- fully convicted of a crime and imprisoned for years, and
WHEREAS there are now 21 states in the United States who have adopted compensation programs for those who have been eventually found
innocent and released from prison, and
WHEREAS Connecticut has no such program at this time.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED at the 2006-2007 session of the Connecticut Legislature a compensation program granting $50,000.00 for each year of wrongful imprisonments be established, with a maximum of $500,000.00, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be forwarded the Connecticut State Grange for their support. |
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SOURCE:
Glastonbury Grange No. 26; East Central Pomona No. 3 |
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Re:
PER DIEM AT STATE GRANGE |
Adopted:
Rejected: X |
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WHEREAS the cost of State Grange Session has been increasing over the past few years, and
WHEREAS the numbers of members has decreased and dues receipts are down.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that ARTICLE IV Section 7 be changed to read:
Section 7. Delegates to the State Session shall be reimbursed $2.00 per session for each session attended, and each Officer, not on an expense account, and each committee member, will also receive $2.00 for each session attended. This is not to include the spouse, unless the spouse is also a pink sash wearer.
Mileage will be paid at 27¢ per mile for one round trip per Grange.
The Master and Secretary of the State Grange shall draw an order on the Treasurer for the amount sufficient to meet the
expenses which shall be payable at the close of the session. It shall be the responsibility of the delegates to receive payment at the close of the session from the Treasurer, who is prepared to make these this payment.
and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this change be effective for the 2007 State Grange Session.
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SOURCE:
Connecticut State Grange Board of Directors |
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Re:
MILEAGE FOR STATE GRANGE |
Adopted:
Rejected: X |
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WHEREAS the cost of State Grange Session has been increasing over the past few years, and
WHEREAS the numbers of members has decreased and dues receipts are down.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that ARTICLE IV Section 7 be changed to read:
Section 7. Delegates to the State Session shall be reimbursed $2.00 per session for each session attended, and each Officer, not on an expense account, and each committee member, will also receive $2.00 for each session attended. This is not to in clude the spouse, unless the spouse is also a pink sash wearer.
Mileage will be paid at 27¢ per mile for one round trip per Grange.
The Master and Secretary of the State Grange shall draw an order on the Treasurer for the amount sufficient to meet the
expenses which shall be payable at the close of the session. It shall be the responsibility of the delegates to receive payment at the close of the session from the Treasurer, who is prepared to make these this payment.
and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this change be effective for the 2007 State Grange Session.
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SOURCE:
Connecticut State Grange Board of Directors |
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Re: COST OF STATE GRANGE |
Adopted:
Rejected: X |
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WHEREAS the cost of State Grange Session has been increasing over the past few years, and
WHEREAS the numbers of members has decreased and dues receipts are down.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that ARTICLE IV Section 7 (of the By-Laws) be deleted, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this change be effective for the 2007 State Grange Session. |
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SOURCE:
Connecticut State Grange Board of Directors |
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Re:
GRANGE LOANS |
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WHEREAS there are Granges in the State of Connecticut who would like to make repairs to their buildings but do not have the funds to do the work, and
WHEREAS many banks are not willing to make loans to fraternal
organizations, and
WHEREAS there are funds in the Dormant Grange fund under the control of the State Board of Directors.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the State Grange may loan funds to a Grange to make capital improvements to their halls, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the State Board of Directors create a loan application, establish annually an interest rate and approve the
application. No loan may be provided without a 2/3rd vote of the Board in approval. |
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SOURCE:
Connecticut State Grange Board of Directors |
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Re:
DUES |
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WHEREAS the Connecticut State Grange has been running at a deficit the last few years and membership has been decreasing.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Article XIII of the State By-Laws Division 2 be changed to read:
Division 2. Subordinate Granges shall report promptly to the Secretary of the State Grange at the beginning of each
quarter, using blank forms furnished by the Secretary of the State Grange, and remit dues to the State Grange as follows: $2.00 $4.25 for each member that has been a member for the full
proceeding quarter including all who have taken the first degree, and $2.50 for each person initiated during the quarter. In the event the dues to the National Grange are increased by vote of the delegate body, subordinate dues to the State Grange shall increase the same amount automatically, to take effect upon the change by National Grange.
This change to take effect with the quarterly payment due 10/01/2007 and amounts to a $1.00 increase per person per year to the State Grange. |
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SOURCE:
Connecticut State Grange Board of Directors |
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Re:
COPIES OF RESOLUTIONS |
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Rejected: X |
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WHEREAS during State Grange Session resolutions are re-worked, and/or submitted by various Sessions Committees, and
WHEREAS when these resolutions are introduced on the floor only the
President, Vice President, Secretary and Executive Committee have
copies before them to read, and
WHEREAS the delegates have no hard copy and have to rely on hearing the resolution read, and
WHEREAS many delegates would like to read the resolutions before voting on them.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that any resolutions that are to be introduced to the delegate body for their consideration after the reading and
assignment of resolutions during the first morning session must have
copies for all 16 elected officers and Directors of Committees. |
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SOURCE:
Senexet Grange No. 40; Quinebaug Pomona No. 2 |
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Re:
MILK PRICES |
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WHEREAS the price farmers are receiving for their milk today is about the same
as it was in 1991, about $1 per gallon, and
WHEREAS the price of milk received by the farmer has fluctuated over that
period but the price to the consumer has steadily increased over the same
time period, and
WHEREAS since Congress did not extend the Northeast Dairy Compact and
farmers no longer have that built-in safety net, and
WHEREAS the State currently has no mechanism to set prices fairer to farmers.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Grange support a program to assist
dairy farmers with the price of milk where the money is derived from the
marketplace, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Grange support the modification and
rewriting of “The Milk Marketing Order” which hasn’t been totally looked at
in over 25 years to make it more equitable to areas that produce milk that is
used predominantly in fluid milk products, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the resolve concerning the “Milk Marketing
Order” be forwarded to the National Grange for its support.
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SOURCE:
Mountain County Pomona No. 4 |
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Re:
SMALL FARMS |
Adopted:
Rejected: X |
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Text of Resolution not available |
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SOURCE:
Session Committee |
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Re:
MASTER’S ADDRESS |
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WHEREAS the Master of the Connecticut State Grange has reported to the
122nd Annual Session of the Connecticut State Grange, through his Master’s Address on the affairs of the Connecticut State Grange, and
WHEREAS much time and thought was put into the preparation and writing of this report, and
WHEREAS we should thank the Worthy Master for his leadership in directing the State Grange into the future.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that we commend him on this fine report, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this delegate body accept this report with
thanks and order it printed in the Journal of Proceedings of the 122nd
Annual Session of the Connecticut State Grange. |
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SOURCE:
Session Committee |
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25. |
Re:
POMONA REALIGNMENT |
Adopted:
Rejected: X |
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Text of Resolution not available |
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SOURCE:
Session Committee |
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