Associated Students of the University of Washington
Student Senate
Session 11
 

A Resolution in Support of the Right of Military Recruiters to be Present on Campus

WHEREAS the military provides meaningful career options for many students; and,

WHEREAS the military is also the defender of our freedoms and ways of life; and,

WHEREAS at the Seattle Central Community College campus military recruiters were attacked by protesters; and,

WHEREAS we want to make sure this kind of intolerance does not happen on our campus, therefore

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON:

THAT we support military recruiters' right to be present on our campus, and

THAT we support ROTC's continued right to be present on campus, and

THAT we condemn the violent actions of the protesters at SCCC, and

THAT we further support and respect the fine men and women that serve our country.

History of Legislation

2/22/2005: Legislation submitted for consideration
02/25/2005: Referred to the Campus Life Committee
04/05/2005: Amended by the Campus Life Committee
04/05/2005: Passed with no recommendation
04/05/2005: Reported to the Senate by the Campus Affairs Committee
04/19/2005: Placed on First Reading
05/10/2005: Placed on Second Reading
05/10/2005: Amended by the Senate
05/10/2005: Failed by the Senate

Legislation ID:
R-11-26

Date Submitted:
2/22/2005

Sponsor:
Nick Dayton

Cosponsor(s):
Senator Joel Murray - IFC 8
Senator Erika Monges - Commuter 44
Gary Stute - ASUW Member
Senator Jennica McLean - Panhellenic 9