June 22, 1989

LEGISLAT-IVE COUNCIL RESOLUTION /1102
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO
STUDENT UNION

Sponsored by:

Representatives-at-Large

Adam Kaplin
Charles Ellis
Julie O'Brian

Authored by:

Representative-at-Large

Adam Kaplin

A RESOLUTION
WHEREAS:

The Rocky Flats Nuclear Weapons Plant is within 10 miles
of Boulder; and,

WHEREAS:

Students are concerned about the safety of their air, water,
and soil; and,

WHEREAS:

Rocky F !a ts has a poor record of safety, in January
there were a total of 97 safety violations (Denver Post
1/25/89); and,

WHEREAS:

The FBI, EPA, & DOE have been involved in a massive
investigation of the facility; and,

WHEREAS:

The Environmental Movement in Colorado (including the UCSU
Environmental Center) has been warning of the danger at
Rocky Flats for years; and,

WHEREAS:

Most experts agree that a facility such as Rocky Flats should
not be located in a centrally populated area. THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED by the Legislative Council of the University of Colorado Student
Union, THAT:
SECTION 1:

We demand the immediate cessation of radioactive emissions
from Rocky Flats and an accelerated five-year phase out of
the facility.

SECTION 2:

This resolution shall be sent to the Governor, the Colorado
Delegation, and alt interested parties in the Colorado
Congress.

SECTION 3:

The Legislative Affairs Commissioner will be directed to make
the Rocky Flats issue a priority.

SECTION 4:

This resolution will take effect upon passage.

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Kurt Colburn
President Pro-Tempore
Summer Replacement
UCSU Legislative Council

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