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UA R12 (2020-2021): Rejected by the President

Dear Logan,   Thank you for submitting University Assembly Resolution 12, “Requiring All On-Campus Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Those Lost to COVID-19”, for my consideration.   The scale of the suffering and mortality brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic is staggering, and I share the UA’s desire to recognize and mourn the lives lost. However, 4 U.S.C § 7(m) regarding “Position and Manner of Display” of the flag stipulates that only the U.S. President and state governors can order U.S.

UA R11 (2020-2021): Acknowledged by the President

Dear Logan,   Thank you for submitting University Assembly Resolution 11, “Emergency Appointment of University Hearing Board and University Review Board Members for Academic Year 2020-2021” for my consideration. I appreciate the willingness of these student, staff, and faculty appointees to help ensure a fair and effective disciplinary system at Cornell.   Thank you again for your ongoing commitment to shared governance at Cornell.   Sincerely,   Martha E. Pollack   Martha E.
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