Resolution Sample Template

Sample Draft Resolution Template

Notes:

Background Information (Preamble clauses), using the section headings “CONSIDERING”, “HAVING SEEN”, “RECALLING”, “RECOGNIZING”, etc.:
- Each section is indented on the first line, and is a single-spaced paragraph followed by a semi-colon.
- Each section may have multiple clauses (paragraphs)
- Double space between sections.
- The next to last section includes an "and" after the semi-colon.
- The last section ends with a comma.
Operative Clauses (Resolves):
- Operative clauses end with a period.
The following example is provided for illustrative purposes; resolutions need not include exactly these three types of sections, nor must there be three operative (resolve) clauses.
Note: use punctuation and spacing exactly as demonstrated in this template!)
Note: lines are truncated on the example below -- use full lines of text in all preamble and operative clauses.
Note: make "delegation" plural only if it is a joint resolution. Otherwise, delete the "(s)".

Also see the Resolution Evaluation Form and the Faculty Reviewer Guidelines for other suggestions and insights into this process.

A Sample Draft Resolution:

(TITLE: ALL IN CAPS AND BOLDFACE, CENTERED)

________ Committee

Topic No. ____ of the Agenda

Draft Resolution Presented by the Delegation(s) of _____ [Country Name]

THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY,

CONSIDERING:

_____________________________________

_____________________________________;

________________________________________
_____________________________________;

________________________________________
_____________________________________;

HAVING SEEN:

___________________________________________
________________________________________;

___________________________________________

________________________________________; and

RECOGNIZING:

______________________________________________

___________________________________________;

______________________________________________
_____________________________________________,

RESOLVES:

1. _____________________________________________________________________.

2. _____________________________________________________________________.

3. _____________________________________________________________________.

Approved for form and substance	____________________________________ (Signature of Faculty Advisor)
Cosignatories: 1.	______________________________ Signature of Delegate	________________________________ Country Represented
2.	______________________________	________________________________
3.	______________________________	________________________________
4.	______________________________	________________________________
5.	______________________________	________________________________