Resolution Regarding the Rodney King Verdict
RESOLUTION REGARDING
THE RODNEY KING VERDICT
#RS92-107
At its meeting of May 5, 1992, the Academic Senate approved the following resolution regarding the Rodney King verdict:
WHEREAS |
The April 29, 1992, verdict in the case of the officers charged with beating Rodney King has raised questions about whether the American system of justice treats people equitably under the law; and |
WHEREAS |
The powerlessness born of having an unequal voice and inadequate representation begets frustration sometimes leading to violence; and |
WHEREAS |
San Francisco State University, through the efforts of its Commission on Human Relations, Working Committee on Multicultural Perspectives in the Curriculum, and other projects has placed a high priority on implementing the principles embodied in its recently adopted statement, "Principles for a Multicultural University"; and |
WHEREAS |
The hostile climate generated by the verdict in this case imperils the foundations of reason, common sense, morality, and compassion which underlie the academic enterprise as well as the larger society which this enterprise serves and is inimical to the equity and diversity goals of this campus; therefore be it |
RESOLVED |
That the San Francisco State University Academic Senate decry the verdict in the case of the officers charged with beating Rodney King; and be it further |
RESOLVED |
That the San Francisco State University Academic Senate reaffirm its commitment to a governance process which actively encourages the participation of all members of the academic community; and be it further |
RESOLVED |
That the San Francisco State University Academic Senate reaffirm its commitment, and redouble its efforts, to provide an academic environment which promotes the empowerment, embraces the diverse viewpoints, and celebrates the contributions of all members of the community which the University serves; and be it further |
RESOLVED |
That this resolution be distributed to the SFSU Campus community, the Chair of the Academic Senate, CSU and to the Chairs of the CSU campus Senates. |