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