TITLE: Recognizing the importance of the orderly and peaceful transfer of power called for by the U.S. Constitution.

SUMMARY: Recognizing the importance of the orderly and peaceful transfer of power called for by the U.S. Constitution.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The United States is founded on the principle that our government derives its power from the consent of the governed and that the people have the right to change their elected leaders through elections; and WHEREAS, Our domestic tranquility, national security, general welfare, and civil liberties depend upon the peaceful and orderly transfer of power; and WHEREAS, Any disruption occasioned by the transfer of the executive power could produce results detrimental to the safety and well-being of the United States and its people; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the 87th Legislature of the State of Texas hereby recognize the importance of the orderly and peaceful transfer of power called for by the United States Constitution and reaffirm that there should be no disruptions by the president or any person in power to overturn the will of the people of the United States.