Republican Governors Association
Resolution of Endorsement
For Governor George W. Bush of Texas
President of the United States
        Whereas, Republican governors have a record of success at the state level, reforming welfare, cutting taxes, strengthening the economy and bringing new efficiency to government, and...

        Whereas, This success is reflected by the growth of the Republican Governors Association, whose members currently govern 31 states representing 70 percent of the nation's population, and...

        Whereas, Republican governors wield powerful political influence in states that control 340 electoral votes, compared to the 270 electoral votes needed to win the presidency, and...

        Whereas, One of the RGA's own, Governor George W. Bush of Texas, is the only Republican governor running for President, and...

        Whereas, George W. Bush's record stands among the best to be found in American government and politics.  He has reformed education, cut state taxes, and pursued a pragmatic approach to state government, and...

        Whereas, George W. Bush's "compassionate conservatism" is a political philosophy that reaches out to all segments of society with a message of opportunity, and...

        Whereas, George W. Bush has campaigned with conviction and energy, reflected in his broad support among the electorate and the Republican Party, and...

        Whereas, George W. Bush will make a great President of the United States to lead our nation into the next millennium, therefore...

        Be it resolved, that the Republican Governors Association formally endorses George W. Bush for President of the United States.

Carlsbad, California
November 19, 1999