Petition of LGBTQ students, alumni, faculty and staff of George Mason University and their friends and allies
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* Whereas, the current nondiscrimination policy of George Mason University includes protections against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation;
* Whereas, the President and the Board of Visitors have received a letter from the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Virginia advising that they have no authority to adopt such a policy, and urging action to bring the policy into compliance with his understanding of state law;
* Whereas, revocation of George Mason Universitys current nondiscrimination policy would strike at the heart of its mission and vision, undermine its reputation and standing in the academic community, possibly threatening its accreditation, and harm its ability to attract and retain the best and the brightest students, faculty and staff; and
* Whereas, the Attorney Generals letter is not an official opinion of the Attorney General, and, as such, is simply advice which would not even be entitled to deference in a court of law;
* Now, therefore be it resolved, that the President and Board of Visitors of George Mason University defend vigorously the current nondiscrimination policy of the University and change it only if ordered to do so by a court of last resort; and
* Now, therefore be it further resolved, that the Governor, Senators and Delegates of the Commonwealth of Virginia actively support legislation that would change state law and policy to offer explicit protection against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity for all members of the university community.
* Whereas, the President and the Board of Visitors have received a letter from the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Virginia advising that they have no authority to adopt such a policy, and urging action to bring the policy into compliance with his understanding of state law;
* Whereas, revocation of George Mason Universitys current nondiscrimination policy would strike at the heart of its mission and vision, undermine its reputation and standing in the academic community, possibly threatening its accreditation, and harm its ability to attract and retain the best and the brightest students, faculty and staff; and
* Whereas, the Attorney Generals letter is not an official opinion of the Attorney General, and, as such, is simply advice which would not even be entitled to deference in a court of law;
* Now, therefore be it resolved, that the President and Board of Visitors of George Mason University defend vigorously the current nondiscrimination policy of the University and change it only if ordered to do so by a court of last resort; and
* Now, therefore be it further resolved, that the Governor, Senators and Delegates of the Commonwealth of Virginia actively support legislation that would change state law and policy to offer explicit protection against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity for all members of the university community.
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President and Board of Visitors of George Mason University, and the Governor, Senators and Delegates of the Commonwealth of Virginia
President and Board of Visitors of George Mason University, and the Governor, Senators and Delegates of the Commonwealth of Virginia
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