Be it supporting as formal position by the Montana Republican Party that, referencing Montana Annotated Code, 15-6-311, and related codes, 15-6-305, 15-6-302, 15-6-334, and 15-6-301 regarding Homestead Property Tax Relief for Severely Disabled Veterans;

WHEREAS, we support the responsible development of Montana’s minerals and the good paying jobs associated with the mining industry;

WHEREAS, Donald J. Trump is our 45th duly elected President of the United States;

WHEREAS, the Confederated Salish Kootenai Tribal (CSKT) water compact which separates water rights from private property for legally deeded property owners on the reservation;

WHEREAS, the 1964 Columbia River Treaty caused Libby Dam to be built to create the 90-mile international water storage reservoir in Lincoln County;