The following healthcare reform resolution was passed by the Executive Committee meeting at the December 17 meeting:

Whereas, all Americans deserve and have a right to healthcare and medical services; and,

Whereas, the people of Adams County deserve to have affordable access to quality health care regardless of their employment status, health condition, or economic level; and,

Whereas, health care and health insurance reform is now being considered in the U.S. Congress and U.S. Senate;

Now, therefore, be it resolved that:

The Executive Committee of the Adams County Democratic Party requests our elected representatives in Congress to support and vote for a strong healthcare reform bill which will eliminate denial of coverage based on pre-existing conditions, eliminate rescission of existing coverage, will bring down cost of insurance coverage and medical treatment, and authorize a public option that provides Americans the choice of a not-for-profit insurance provider.