57. Reduce the Cost of Gas and Oil by Negotiating with Venezuela

WHEREAS the gasoline companies serving the citizens of Hawai`i have routinely charged Hawai`i residents substantially more than the average mainland customer is charged; and

WHEREAS due to the Bush administration’s war on Iraq and their threats to attack Iran, gasoline prices have risen in Hawai`i to in excess of $3.39  a gallon for regular gas;

WHEREAS the country of Venezuela has provided gas and oil at substantially reduced prices to certain poor and devastated areas in the United States and other countries; and

WHEREAS it might be possible for Hawaiian residents to obtain gas and oil at reduced prices from the Venezuelan government;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Maui County Democratic Party asks the Hawai`i State Democratic Party to negotiate with the country of Venezuela to obtain low cost gas and oil for members of the Democratic Party in Hawaii.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Party members who attend three Democratic Party meetings per year, at the county, state or national level, shall be qualified to receive the fuel discounts.