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Resolutions

Sample Resolution

Heading 

The heading of a resolution should appear in the upper left corner of the first page in single-spaced lines. On the first line, the committee name should appear. These include the Security Council and General Assembly. On the second line, the roman numeral designating the annual session during which the resolution is being submitted should appear. The third line should be the official name of the country submitting the resolution. The name of the school representing the country is not included.

Title

Each resolution must have a title. The title of the resolution should be that same as the agenda item to which it refers. The title should be centered a few lines below the heading.

Format

Text

The text is composed of two parts: the preambular clauses and operative clauses. Each clause is written as a separate paragraph with the first line of each indented five spaces and the initiating phrase underlined. Each paragraph is single spaced with double spaces between them.

Preambular clauses contain the justification for the resolution’s submission and passage. They begin with words such as “Taking note of,” “Recalling,” or “Cognizant of.” Each clause ends with a comma.

Operative clauses denote the action to be taken. They begin with verbs such as “Applauds,” “Requests,” or “Demands.” Each clause ends with a semi-colon, except the last clause, which ends with a period. Each operative clause is numbered.

When writing resolutions delegates are to use only those initiating phrases listed here.

Initiating Phrases

Preambular Clauses

Acknowledging

Acknowledging with deep gratitude

Affirming

Alarmed and concerned

Appreciating

Appreciating highly

Aware

Basing itself

Bearing in mind

Also bearing in mind

Believing

Calling attention

Cognizant

Commending

Concerned

Conscious

Considering

Continuing to take the view

Convinced

Deeply alarmed

Deeply appreciative

Deeply concerned

Deeply disturbed

Desirous

Determined

Dismayed 

Distressed

Drawing attention

Emphasizing

Encouraged

Expressing concern

Expressing its appreciation

Expressing its mounting concern

Expressing its regret

Expressing its particular concern

Expressing its satisfaction

Expressing its support

Firmly convinced

Gravely concerned

Guided

Having considered

Having examined

Having heard

Having received

Looking forward

Mindful

Noting

Noting also

Noting with appreciation

Noting with concern

Noting with gratitude

Noting with satisfaction

Paying tribute

Profoundly concerned

Reaffirming

Realizing

Recalling

Recalling further

Recognizing

Reconfirming

Re-emphasizing

Regretting

Reiterating its appreciation

Reiterating its conviction

Reiterating its dismay

Seriously concerned

Solemnly proclaiming

Stressing

Stressing its desire

Strongly emphasizing

Strongly supporting

Supporting

Supporting fully

Taking into account

Taking into consideration

Taking note

Taking note also

Taking note with satisfaction

Taking special note

Underlining

Welcoming

Welcoming also

Wishing

Operative Clauses

Accepts with deep appreciation

Acknowledges with appreciation

Adopts

Affirms

Again expresses its special alarm

Again urges

Agrees

Also welcomes

Appeals

Appoints

Appreciates deeply

Approves

Authorizes

Calls

Calls for

Calls upon

Calls once more upon

Categorically condemns

Commends

Also commends

Commends and encourages

Concurs

Condemns

Congratulates

Considers

Decides

Declares

Declares its firm opposition

Declares its solidarity

Demands

Demands once more

Denounces

Deplores

Determines

Draws the attention

Emphasizes

Encourages

Endorses

Expresses concern

Expresses grave concern

Expresses its appreciation

Also expresses its appreciation

Further expresses its appreciation

Expresses its conviction

Expresses its deep concern and condemnation

Expresses its full support

Expresses its gratitude

Expresses its satisfaction

Expresses the desirability

Fully supports

Highly appreciates

Invites

Notes

Also notes

Notes with satisfaction

Also notes with satisfaction

Once again urges

Places on special record

Proclaims

Reaffirms

Reaffirms its deep concern

Recalls

Recommends

Rejects

Reiterates

Reiterates its call

Reiterates its firm support

Reminds

Renews its appeal

Renews its invitation

Renews its request

Requests

Also requests

Shares the concern

Stresses

Also stresses

Strongly condemns

Suggests

Supports

Takes note

Takes note with appreciation

Thanks

Underlines

Urgently appeals

Urges

Welcomes