3. Preamble

The preamble is the first half of the resolution. It explains WHY the action in the operative clauses should be taken. It states past action, reasons for the action and your reasons for concern.

The first word of the preambulatory clause should set the "tone" for the statement which will follow. Tone has to do with the strength of your conviction about the topic. Therefore, the stronger the conviction about an issue, the stronger the first word.

Each clause in the preamble should be followed by a comma (,) and the word "and." The last clause in this section of the resolution should be followed by a colon (:). See example resolution.

Some possible initiating phrases for preambulatory clauses:

Acknowledging
Affirming
Alarmed
Anxious
Appreciating
Approving
Aware
Bearing in mind
Being convinced
Cognizant
Concerned
Confident
Conscious
Considering
Contemplating
Convinced
Declaring
Deeply disturbed
Desiring
Deploring
Determined
Emphasizing
Encouraged
Endorsing
Expressing
- appreciation
- deep appreciation
Expecting
Fulfilling
Fully
- aware
- believing
- bearing in mind
Grieved
Guided by

Having

adopted
approved
considered
decided
examined further
received
regard for
reviewed
viewed with apprehension

Keeping in mind
Mindful
Noting
- further
- with approval
- with deep concern
- with regret
- with satisfaction
- with grave concern
Observing
Reaffirming
Realizing
Recalling
Recognizing
Referring
Regretting
Reiterating
Seeking
Stressing
Taking
- into account
- into consideration
- note
Welcoming

IMPORTANCE OF CORRECT FORM

WRITING THE RESOLUTION
1. Heading
2. Subject
3. Preamble
4. Operative Clauses

EXAMPLE RESOLUTION

SENDING IN RESOLUTIONS

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