Writing Resolutions

A resolution suggests actions to be taken on a certain issue. The preambulatory clauses introduce the topic and explain what has been done so far. The operative clauses define actions to be taken to solve the problem.

Format:

• Single spaced throughout resolution, with double spacing between clauses,
• Clauses must begin with proper introductory words/phrases, in capital letters,
• Preambulatory clauses end with commas and operative clauses end with semi-colons,
• Each operative clause must be numbered and indented,
• The final operative clause ends with a period,

Preambulatory phrases:

Affirming
Alarmed by
Approving
Aware of
Bearing in mind
Believing
Confident
Convinced
Declaring
Deeply concerned
Deeply convinced
Deeply disturbed
Deeply regretting
Desiring
Emphasizing
Expecting
Fulfilling
Fully aware
Fully alarmed
Fully believing
Further deploring
Guided by
Having adopted
Having considered
Having examined
Having studied
Having heard
Having received
Keeping in mind
Noting with regret
Noting with satisfaction
Noting with deep concern
Noting with approval
Observing
Realizing
Reaffirming
Recalling
Recognizing
Regretting
Seeking
Taking into consideration
Viewing with appreciation
Viewing with regret
Welcoming

Operative phrases:

Accepts
Affirms
Approves
Authorizes
Calls
Calls upon
Condemns
Congratulates
Confirms
Considers
Declares accordingly
Deplores
Draws the attention
Designates
Emphasizes
Encourages
Endorses
Expresses its appreciation
Expresses its hope
Further invites
Further proclaims
Further reminds
Further recommends
Further resolves
Further requests
Have resolved
Notes
Proclaims
Reaffirms
Recommends
Reminds
Regrets
Requests
Solemnly affirms
Strongly condemns
Supports
Takes note of
Transmits
Urges