Resolution of the University Senate

Wednesday, September 12, 2001, By News Staff

Resolution of the University SenateSeptember 12, 2001

Proposed by Andrew R. Thomson, Undergraduate Senator Approved September 12, 2001 Whereas, the attacks of September 11, 2001, against the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and people of America deeply shook and affected our community and indeed the entire nation, and

Whereas, the incredible loss of life was tragically extended to include the emergency services workers who put their lives forth to rescue the innocent victims of this attack, and Whereas, hundreds of family members and friends of Syracuse University’s Faculty, Staff, Alumni, and Students work in the locations targeted for these horrendous acts of violence, and Whereas, Syracuse University knows all too well the pain inflicted by terrorist acts and the loss of those who once walked among us. Therefore, Be it Resolved, that the Syracuse University Community condemns these vicious attacks and joins in mourning the immense loss suffered by the people of this great nation. [endorsed by the University Senate, 9/12/1]