Michigan Student Assembly Resolution Recognizing Efforts of U-M Students and Calling for More Education Regarding the History of the Conflict and Disclosure of U-M & US Funding Behind the Israeli Military's Actions that Have Harmed Palestinians
October 17, 2000
Whereas, on October 7, 2000 the United Nations adopted a resolution deeming the force used upon Palestinian demonstrators and bystanders since September 28, 2000 by the Israeli Army to be "excessive" (UN Security Council Resolution 1322)
Whereas, since the commencement of force at least 95 Palestinians have been killed and more than 2,500 injured by Israeli soldiers and
settlers (www.cnn.com)
Whereas, these disturbing and unwarranted deaths have profoundly affected the lives and families of countless University of Michigan students in Ann Arbor, Dearborn, and Flint regardless of their citizenship, nationality, race, or religion
Whereas, the response to recent events on campus sponsored by the Arab-American
Anti-Discrimination Committee, The Muslim Students Association, and the Palestine Committee continues to demonstrate the imperative significance that civil and political conflict overseas has upon the residents of our greater University community
Whereas, knowledge of the 92 billion US tax/government dollars having supported the Israeli Army over the past 50 years bear decisive meaning for all citizens of the United States of America, including students of public, state-funded institutions
(Curtiss, 1999)
Whereas, full knowledge of U-M owned investments using student tuition/fees that support the Israeli military is necessary information that affected students should have access to and input on, if they so choose
Therefore be it resolved:
The Michigan Student Assembly will recognize and support the efforts of the aforementioned student groups in their efforts to educate and peaceably rally around the issue of Israeli and Palestinian conflict
Be it further resolved that the MSA directs the Peace & Justice Commission to support and to participate in organizing further educational efforts including: 1) historical and current status of the Palestinian/Israeli dispute, 2) US monetary involvement in foreign policy matters as it pertains to the like, and 3) prospects for peace and resolution to this near half-century-long conflict.
Be it finally resolved that MSA will call for full disclosure of investments made by the University of Michigan to sources that fund Israeli actions against Palestinians