is an organization working to promote
the independence, health and well-being of Coloradans; and
WHEREAS we oppose governmental intrusion into people’s personal lives; and
WHEREAS we support a woman's right to make her own decisions about her health care, and believe women should
have full access to a wide range of medical treatments and procedures; and
WHEREAS we oppose criminalizing doctors, nurses and medical professionals for providing legally and
constitutionally protected health care to women and their families; and
WHEREAS the “Personhood” Amendment would codify the beliefs of one particular religious tradition as the law of the
land, in direct opposition to the American values of freedom of religion and the separation of government and religion;
and
WHEREAS the “Personhood” Amendment would be a legal nightmare established in the Colorado Constitution and
could be used to impact literally thousands of laws in the State of Colorado; and
WHEREAS we believe the vagueness of the “Personhood” Amendment would result in far-reaching medical and legal
consequences for the people of the state of Colorado if it were to pass on November 6, 2012:
THEREFORE be it RESOLVED, that this organization officially declares its opposition to the “Personhood” Amendment and together with the coalition of organizations opposing this measure, will work to contribute resources, educate its members, and defeat the Amendment: and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution will be transmitted to the opposition’s campaign, for use in campaign efforts to defeat the “Personhood” Amendment.
