This is unfortunate but understandable. I've met Rick a few times and he's been a tireless champion for our cause. Anyone in Oregon, please donate to OFIR. They're working hard for us.

May 29, 2009

OFIR Members and Friends:

OFIR regretfully announces the resignation of Vice President Rick Hickey, who has devoted so much time and energy to our causes with great effect. OFIR does not have the funds to provide paid employment, and Rick must now concentrate on the needs of his family. We and he hope that one day he can return to full activism. Meanwhile, we’ll be seeing him less often. He leaves in a blaze of glory -- Please read his report of this most recent event.
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OFIR Friends, What a great day for our cause (Fri. May 29th) as I was the Host on Radio via the Jeff Kropf show from 6-9 am on KUIK radio @ 1360 on your am dial (www.kuik.com). Now 1,000's more Oregonians know of our website & phone number and that we are here for them, to help stop Illegal immigration. Many OFIR members/supporters were there including Lee, Michael, "Ames" Cartwright and Lyneil.

This was broadcast live from the Salem Conference Center because of a meeting for over 300 true Fiscal Conservatives all day to include a Bus ride to the Capitol for a Rally @ 3:00 and then meetings with Legislators to follow. This is not a Republican or Democrat meeting, this is about our Government taking away our Freedoms via astounding spending and the resulting borrowing & Tax increases that our Children will have to pay back. This included, Joe the "plumber", John Fund, Lars Larson, T.E.A. Party folks, the 9:12 Project, Russ Walker and many more, as well as Jeff Kropf with Americans For Prosperity.

At this meeting and live on the Radio with me were; Alex Laws, Owner of Timberline Dodge, a Family business for over 80 years. Our government is forcing him to close his store, not for breaking any laws, and so he has to tell his 72 employees to look for a way to feed their families with whatever job is still available.

Also my Hero Joe the "Plumber" was with me. He made national headlines during the Presidential campaigns for telling Pres. Obama that he was taking away the American Dream (He wasn't happy with McCain either). And boy oh boy did he want to talk about Illegal immigration. Joe said on Air, and KUIK Producer John a Democrat agreed, that "the Border Patrol should just Shoot them! And then it would stop".

We both agreed that if our government were serious about the Drug War and our Unemployment crisis and faltering economy, they can and would secure our borders and ports.

OFIR Friends, Don't give up or give in as we are getting more and more support for our cause and have well known national spokepersons on our side. We have had success in the past and will continue to have success in the future with your Activism and financial support.

Thank you for all that you do,

Rick Hickey.
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Oregonians for Immigration Reform, PO Box 1438, McMinnville OR 97128

Website: http://www.oregonir.org; Email: o4ir@excite.com