UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA SYSTEM
Student Advisory Council (SAC)
A RESOLUTION OPPOSING HOUSE BILL 413
WHEREAS, the Student Advisory Council for the University of Louisiana
System is comprised
of the Presidents of the Student Government Associations of the eight
system universities; and
WHEREAS, there is deep concern about the safety and welfare of students,
faculty, staff, and
visitors to our campuses; and
WHEREAS, House Bill 413, which would allow for licensed, concealed
weapons on college
campuses has been filed during the 2011 Regular Session of the Louisiana
Legislature; and
WHEREAS, this legislation increases the risk for gun-related violence on
college campuses and
the surrounding communities; and
WHEREAS, the knowledge that individuals – students, faculty, and/or staff
– could be carrying
concealed firearms would increase tension within the campus environment;
and
WHEREAS, the passage of House Bill 413 would have an adverse effect on
the recruitment and
retention of students; and
WHEREAS, in light of the current issues involving funding for higher
education, we urge our
legislators to focus on the overall needs of the state's colleges and
universities,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the Student Advisory Council for the
University
of Louisiana System, strongly oppose House Bill 413 and urge the
Legislature of the State of
Louisiana to oppose House Bill 413.
Enacted on the 20th day of May, 2011
Brooke Dugas, Chair
Student Advisory Council
Grambling State University Louisiana Tech University
McNeese State University Nicholls State University
Northwestern State University Southeastern Louisiana University
University of Louisiana at Lafayette University of Louisiana at Monroe