27 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL BILL 39

October 22, 1987

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO STUDENT UNION
Sponsored by:

Law Representatives

John Jones
Justin Cumming
Arts &. Sciences Representatives Pete Yob
Susie Ficklas
Perry
Dino
Tri-Executives
Eddie Pacheco
Elizabeth Burpee
Valarie Eilert
Representative-at-Large
Catherine Bedell
Vice President Pro-Tempore
Vicky Ortega
Hispanic Law Students

Authored by:
A BILL

BILL HISTORY
Hispanic Law Students is an organization composed of law students of many diverse
backgrounds joined together by common goals and beliefs. Among our purposes as
an organization is the desire to promote cultural awareness and education.
There is currently a national movement which seeks to designate English as the
"official" language of the United States. Several states have passed such
legislation while creating a great deal of controversy at the same time. In our own
state of Colorado, a group called the Committee for Official English, headed by
Rep. Barbara Phillips R-Colo. Spgs., is gathering signatures for the November 1988
ballot which would proclaim English as the official language of the state. It is
highly likely that their efforts will be successful. Thus, this issue will present
Colorado voters with an important decision throughout the following year. Even
today, its impact can be felt. While thousands are signing the petitions, many more
are speaking out against it. But yet, to a large number of voters, the issue itself is
ambiguous and unclear.
Our proposed event, a panel discussion between supporting and opposing sides, is
oriented toward answering pertinent questions raised by the issue. For example,
what is "official" English? What effect on people's lives? Why would our state be a
better place for this law? Indeed, the panel members are highly knowledgeable
sources and promise to contribute a great deal to educate the public on this issue.
BILL SUMMARY
This bill, upon passage, would allocate an amount not to exceed $488.05 plus GAR
from Central Reserve in order to pay for promotional costs of a panel regarding
"Official English" legislation.
BE IT ENACTED by the Executive Council of the University of Colorado Student
Union THAT:
SECTION 1:

UCSU formally agrees to co-sponsor a panel discussion
on November 17, 1987 at the CU Law School regarding

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"Official English" legislation.
SECTION 2:

UCS U, as co-sponsor, shall provide funding as outlined in
the budget.

SECTION 3:

This legislation shall take effect immediately upon passage.

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BUDGET
A) 500 Posters
typesetting
printing
2,000 Flyers
printing

$ 35.00
90.00

50.00

6.1%
Sub-total
B) Print Ads
Colorado Daily (2 - Y4 page ads)
Campus Press (1 - Y4 page ad)

$175.00
10.67
$185.67
184.80
89.00

C) Mailing

50 - 22¢ stamps
Sub-total
4.61% GAR
TOTAL

~

11.00
$470.47
17.58
$488.05

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UCSU Executive