Resolution 15-13 Senator Allen Coon, Political Organizations
Buka Okoye, UM NAACP President
Justavian Tillman, UM BSU President
Jonathan Blasingame, UM Pride Network Co-President
Spencer Pleasants, UM Pride Network Co-President
Dominique Scott, E.S.T.E.E.M President
LaKayla Love, UBLSA President
Ryan Watkins, NPHC President
Maisha Sadia, ISO President
Alex Borst, ASB Cabinet Director of Inclusion and Cross-Cultural Engagement
Terrius Harris, ASB Cabinet Director of Student Life
Rob Barber, ASB Director of Freshman Council
Senator Bjad Almutairy, Graduate School
Senator Kelly Loggins, At-Large
Senator Kenric Wright, At-Large
Committee on Inclusion and Cross-Cultural Engagement
A RESOLUTION OF THE ASSOCIATED STUDENT BODY SENATE REQUESTING THAT THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI CEASE FLYING THE MISSISSIPPI STATE FLAG.
WHEREAS, the state flag of Mississippi is the only state flag in the nation that incorporates the Confederate battle flag in its design;
WHEREAS, the Mississippi flag divides our campus and state;
WHEREAS, the presence of the state flag on UM’s campus undermines efforts to promote diversity and create a safe, tolerant academic environment for all students;
WHEREAS, the state flag violates the UM Creed, which calls for “respect for the dignity of each person;”
WHEREAS, the symbol in question ought not be associated with our university; AND
WHEREAS, taking down the state flag on campus grounds would advance the university’s efforts to create an inclusive space for all students.
THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED THAT THE ASSOCIATED STUDENT BODY SENATE REQUESTS THAT THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI CEASE FLYING THE CURRENT MISSISSIPPI STATE FLAG ON CAMPUS GROUNDS.
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Committee Committee Chair Date
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Date of Introduction Action of Student Senate Clerk Initials
Approval of Associated Student Body Elected Administration:
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John Brahan Date Rod Bridges Date
ASB Vice President ASB President
Acknowledgement of Campus Administration:
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Melinda J. Sutton, Ph.D. Brandi Hephner Labanc, D.Ed.
Dean of Students Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs
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Morris H. Stocks, Ph.D.
Interim Chancellor
