SPECIMEN RESOLUTION...

For the third time in a row within a span of three short weeks (the first being a resolution to dismiss the case filed by Sir Gempesaw against Sir Esguerra as 'without merit' and the second the resolution to 'dismiss' Ms. Loren Guevarra herself) the amazing Supreme Council has once again proven it can act when it wants to act. It is alive after all!

But while this sudden outburst of life is commendable it highlights that which is most lamentable. For the past two years a most needful resolution was not even given so much as a 'fleeting glance'. For example, the case against Sir Paras of Belgium has been in the shelves for two long years not because everybody forgot about it or because the 'illustrious' gentlemen tasked to oversee the affairs of the organization were simply too busy with more important things, but because they deliberately ignored the pleas, the petitions, the cries, the groans and grunts from numerous members all over the world for reasons only known to them.

Good news is that now they indicate they are willing to do what they were elected to do in the first place - take action. Whether that action is correct, appropriate, fair and just or 'none of the above' is beside the point. What is important is that henceforth we can expect more from them. They deserve our compliments.

We can for instance expect another resolution to come shortly from the Supreme Council. One that is long overdue. If this helps may we suggest the following 'specimen'?

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SPECIMEN RESOLUTION

The Knights of RiZal

(Chartered Under Republic Act No. 646)

SUPREME COUNCIL

Non Omnis Moriar Manila, Philippines

A civic patriotic, cultural, non-partisan, non-sectarian, non-profit organization

Theme: 'Key to Global Peace, Solidarity and Prosperity'

A RESOLUTION PASSED BY THE SUPREME COUNCIL IN ITS REGULAR MEETING AT ITS HEADQUARTERS ON APRIL 25, 2008

RESOLUTION # 005 Series of 2008

WHEREAS, Sir Lino Paras, KGOR, a Knight of Rizal in Brussels, Belgium, currently the appointed Regional Commander for Europe, has been formally charged for 'Plagiarism' in accordance with the directive of Supreme Commander Sir Hilario G. Davide, Jr. KGCR, dated September 19, 2006;

WHEREAS, Sir Sir Lino Paras, KGOR, has failed to submit an explanation of his side ordered from him by Sir Hilario G. Davide, Jr. within the ten (10) day period commencing the date of the directive in direct defiance of the directive from the Supreme Commander Sir Hilario Davide, Jr.;

WHEREAS, the charges so filed against Sir Sir Lino Paras, KGOR, is of such serious nature that allowing Sir Paras to continue to hold any position of responsibility pending resolution of the case will compromise the integrity, name and reputation of the Knights of Rizal;

NOW, THEREFORE, on mass motion of the members of the Supreme Council present in a quorum in its regular meeting:

RESOLVE, AS IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Supreme Council create as it hereby creates an investigation committee composed of Sir Pablo R. Chavez, KGOR- Chairman, Sir Ricardo R. Aquino, KGOR and Sir Pedro A. Rosito, KGOR as members to investigate the charges against Sir Lino Paras of Brussels, Belgium, and, pending the resolution of the case against Sir Paras, to temporarily relieve Sir Paras of his position as Regional Commander for Europe and to suspend Sir Paras from active participation in any of the organization's activities, projects or programs.

UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.

Done this 25^{th day of April 2008, in the City of Manila, Philippines.}

CERTIFIED BY:

(signed) SIR RICARDO R. AQUINO, KGOR

Acting Supreme Pursuivant

ATTESTED BY:

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We hope continued success to the revitalized Supreme Council which is assisted magnanimously by some members of the Council of Elders.

Yours truly on behalf of those who have been clamoring for truth, justice and freedom from tyrannical rule,

Ramon 'Jun' Zerrudo