SCRWC congratulates scholarship recipient Maria Morelli
The Sussex County Republican Women's Club was pleased to present a $1,000 scholarship award to Maria Morelli of Delmar at their dinner meeting held May 23 at Kings Creek Country Club in Rehoboth Beach. Soon to be a graduate of Delmar High School, this deserving young woman has excelled both scholastically and in her service to the community. Morelli is preparing to embark on her college career at the University of Delaware. She will be pursuing a degree in the veterinary field, and hopes to specialize in avian veterinary medicine.
The meeting also gave voice to seven Republican candidates running in the upcoming elections.
Scott Dailey, register of deeds running for re-election, is proud of the way his conservative principles have guided his office to be cost efficient without raising fees. His office brought in $2.4 million in revenue last year, and he wants to make sure that these funds stay in Sussex County rather than being sent to the state. His is a constitutionally mandated county office which has brought in more revenue than any other office.
Cindy Green is register of wills. Her office is working on a program where residents can have their wills stored on file and readily accessible when needed. "This will be a benefit for all and not a revenue grab," she states.
Rich Collins is running for re-election in the 41st District. He noticed how in this "deep blue" state, deficits are run higher in off-election years than in an election year. "Why?" he rhetorically asked. "We need to stop the tax increases." Government needs to get out of the way of entrepreneurship so the economy can grow, and then the money will flow, he said.
Ron Gray, representative for the 38th District, spoke about Delaware's aquaculture. He noted that there are more than 60,000 boats registered here. In order to keep waterways viable, dredging is needed. He and Sen. Gerald Hocker are working on a bill that would allocate money for this use only. It could not be used for any other purpose. "This may even help to bring the oysters back to our area," he stated.
Ruth Briggs King, representative for the 37th District, spoke passionately about this exceptional country and how the government was set up to work for the people and not the other way around. President Trump's tax bill is responsible for putting more money in the hands of the people who earned it, she said. Government needs to be smarter, smaller and more efficient.
Peggy Marshall Thomas is contemplating a bid for attorney general. She believes that this office should adhere to her motto of "Justice, Not Politics." The AG should not be a politician, but a leader with good communication skills, stand for nothing less than honesty and integrity of himself and those around him, and promote civility even in disagreement.
Steve Smyk, representative for the 20th District, was the final speaker. He spoke of the values most important to Sussex County and the need to elect more Republicans to support the conservative agenda. Sussex County is the only Republican area in Delaware, he said, and they need to expand that area and make their voices heard.
It is the mission of the Sussex County Republican Women's Club to assist in the election of Republican candidates, act as an advocate for the Republican Party's principles, and empower women to participate in the political process. SCRWC, the largest Republican Women's Club in Delaware, has been actively engaging women in the political process for more than six decades. For additional information, visit www.SCRWC.net.
