September
22, 2004
WHEREAS, Marquette University is committed
to the dignity of all human beings and to the principle that
all people should be afforded basic respect; and
WHEREAS,
Marquette University strives to uphold these principles in all
of its activities, including its athletic program and any manifestation
of its identity to people both inside and outside of Marquette
University; and
WHEREAS,
Marquette University seeks to maintain and honor these principles
in its selection of an athletics logo, nickname, and mascot;
and
WHEREAS,
Marquette University feels that in its athletics program, Native
American logos, nicknames, and mascots are offensive, disrespectful
and demeaning to Native American people;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows:
- Marquette University shall consistently prohibit the use
of Native American references and imagery in its athletics
logo, nickname, and mascot and shall consistently strive to
avoid the use of images that diminish, limit, stereotype,
or are offensive to the character, history and culture of
any ethnic heritage.
- Marquette University shall strive to educate its students,
alumni and fans as to the objectionable nature of such references
and imagery.
DULY ADOPTED, by the Board of Trustees, as
of this 22nd day of September, 2004.
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