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The Ashe County GOP held their annual convention on March 5, 2005, at the courthouse in Jefferson.

The precinct meeting began at 11 a.m., followed by lunch. At 1 p.m., the convention began with approximately 80 members in attendance.

Also, Congresswoman Virginia Foxx, R-NC, attended and gave an update on her activity as a freshman member of Congress.

A resolution in support of Congresswoman Foxx was passed unanimously by the membership.

The resolution, as passed, is as follows:

WHEREAS, We wish to thank Congresswoman Virginia Foxx for the many years of dedicated service representing the people of N.C. State Senate District 45, and for her strong stand of Pro Life and Family Values issues.

WHEREAS, We wish to congratulate you on your election as our U.S. Congresswoman for the N.C. Fifth Congressional District, and the dignity with which you conducted your recent campaign.

WHEREAS, You have taken a strong stand to vote against the Free Trade Agreement of the Americas, and other similar so called "free trade" agreements.

WHEREAS, You have stated your strong position to protect our borders and stop the flow of illegal aliens.

BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED: That we, the Ashe County Republican Party, pledge to stand behind you and support you as you continue to take a strong stand on behalf of moral and constitutional issues as they come before the U.S. Congress.