weekly letter from Gov Janet Napolitano, democrat

Thursday, August 17, 2006

Dear, Friends

While we continue to work to secure our border from illegal crossings and drug smugglers, we cannot forget how important legal commerce with Mexico is to the economy of Arizona. As a state, we have taken numerous steps to crack down on illegal immigration, while at the same time sustaining legal trade with Mexico, Arizona’s number one trading partner.


To meet that goal, we have opened and dedicated the Free and Secure Trade (FAST) lanes at the Mariposa Port of Entry in Nogales, which will enable commercial traffic to flow more quickly into the United States. Arizona partners with a variety of organizations in the public and private sector on economic development projects, and FAST is a prime example of how such cooperation can benefit our economy, and, at the same time, enhance border security.



Arizona invested roughly $4 million to double Mariposa’s commercial lanes, providing dedicated lanes for pre-screened, low-risk trucks enrolled in the FAST program. Increasing the number of lanes allows them to move through the border in a more efficient manner. Because these vehicles are often carrying perishable items, such as fruits and vegetables, it is critical that these trucks stay on schedule.



The FAST lanes are an infrastructure improvement much like the Secure Electronic Network for Travelers’ Rapid Inspection (SENTRI) lane that also opened in Nogales, at the DeConcini port of entry, earlier this year. SENTRI is similar to FAST in that it allows low-risk, prescreened travelers to more quickly pass through Arizona and Mexico.


These projects were completed with the cooperation of the Bush Administration, the Arizona-Mexico Commission (AMC), the Border Trade Alliance (BTA), the CANAMEX Corridor Coalition, the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), local governments and the private sector. Additionally, the Greater Nogales and Santa Cruz County Port Authority, Arizona’s Congressional Delegation, the Mexican federal government and the Sonoran government offered valuable support.
As always, I appreciate your input, and encourage you to call my office at 602.542.1318 if you have questions or thoughts to share. Or, please visit our website at http://www.azgovernor.gov for information and news in state government.

Yours very truly,

Janet Napolitano
Governor

Luncheon with Vice President Dick Cheney ?

The Arizona Republican PartyCordially Invites You to a Luncheon with Special Guest
Vice President Dick Cheney

Chairman Matt Salmon
Honorary Hosts

The Hon. John McCain The Hon. Jon Kyl


The Hon. Jeff Flake The Hon. Trent Franks
The Hon. J.D. Hayworth The Hon. Jim Kolbe
The Hon. Rick Renzi The Hon. John Shadegg

Co-Chairmen

Edward Basha III Bob Bohannon Vicki & Jim Click
Lisa & Bob Fannin Anita & Ross Farnsworth
Bonnie & David Mehl Bill Perciballi Sproul & Associates Madena & Tom Stewart
Nancy & John Teets Shawn Cox & Steve Twist
Speaker James P. (Jim) Weiers Connie Wilhelm



Host Committee

Americopy American Family PAC Chuck Coughlin
Bert Coleman Chris Dahm Gary Doyle
Carol & Joel Farkas Lisa & Gordon James
Don Isaacson Ambassador & Dorothy Moley
Joan & Stephen Pierce Barron Thomas
Terence Thomas
Dr. Martha Taylor Thomas & Hon. Tracy R. Thomas
Irit & Jonathan Tratt


EVENT:
A reception and luncheon to benefit the Arizona Republican Party - Victory '06

DATE & TIME:
Tuesday, August 15th, 2006
Doors Open at 10:00 am
Roundtable with Vice President at 11:30 am
V.I.P. Photo Reception at 12:00 pm
Remarks with the Vice President at 12:30 pm
Lunch to follow

Please allow sufficient time for security.
All guests must have photo ID to enter the event.
All bags, briefcases, and purses are subject to search.

LOCATION:
The Arizona Biltmore Resort / McArthur Ballroom
2400 East Missouri Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona

LUNCHEON:
$500 per person

Event Co-Chair
(Give or Raise $15,000).
Co-chairs will receive 4 tickets for the photo opportunity (2 photos).
Co-Chairs will have preferred seating during lunch. They will be acknowledged in the printed event materials.

Event Host Committee
(Give or Raise $5,000).
Host Committee members will receive 2 tickets for the photo opportunity (1 photo).
Hosts will also be acknowledged in printed event materials.

$10,000 Per Person to participate in roundtable discussion Seats are limited.

DEADLINE:
RSVP BY MONDAY, August 7th, 2006

BUSINESS ATTIRE

Checks are made payable to
Arizona Republican Party - Victory Fund
Attn: Renee Roebuck
3501 N. 24th Street Phoenix, AZ 85016

Or register online at the AZ GOP Web site.

QUESTIONS:
Renee Roebuck: rroebuck@azgop.org O) 602-957-7770 x19 / F) 602-224-0932
Corinne Lovas: Corinne@lovasco.com 602-885-6223





All proceeds to benefit the Arizona Republican PartyPAC contributions accepted


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