Index of 8th Grade Resolutions for May 4, 2005

Resolution GA May 4-01

Amended & Passed, 18-2-3

McKinley

Heading:

Re:                              Disease and Medical Care

Submitted to:             General Assembly

Submitted by:            Nigeria and Dominican Republic

Date:                           May 4, 2005

Establishing in the PREAMBLE the principles that apply in the resolution:

Whereas Article 3, of the UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS states, “Everyone has the right to life, liberty, and security of person.”, and

Whereas Article 25, section 1 of the UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS states, “Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for himself and of his family, including food, clothing, housing, and medical care and necessary social services, and the right to security in the event of unemployment, sickness, disability, widowhood, old age, or other lack of livelihood in circumstances beyond his control.”, and

Realizing that 3.6 million people in Nigeria are living with AIDs, and

Appalled that infant mortality is approximately 70.5 deaths per 1,000 births, and

Concerned that 7,900 people died from AIDs in 2003, and

Worried that people in the Dominican Republic are only expected to live to be 68 years old,

Be It Hereby Resolved That The General Assembly:

1.      That the twelve[BobDole1]  wealthiest countries contributing and involved with the United Nations will receive a 1[BobDole2] .5% increase in their dues.

2.      This money will be used to improve the status of medical procedures, materials, facilities, and to make it accessible to people in varying financial status. It[BobDole3]  will also go to funding AIDs research facilities.

3.      The money will be given to the health care division of the Nigerian and Dominican Republic government, and distributed throughout the area to build and improve medical facilities, i.e. hospitals, clinics, etc.

4.      Condoms[BobDole4]  will be distributed and tax breaks will be offered to condom producers if they donate free contraceptives to impoverished nations. This will slow the spread of STDs.

5.      The name of this organization will be the Curing the World Association (C.W.A.).

6.      If the C.W.A. is successful in Nigeria and the Dominican Republic, the program will be started in the countries with the highest death rate resulting from medical issues caused by inferior medical care.

Resolution GA May 4-02

Amended & Passed, 12-8-3

Hixson

Heading:

Re:                              Pollution in 3^rd World Countries/Renewable Energy              

Submitted to:             General Assembly

Submitted by:            China

Date:                           May 4, 2005

Establishing in the PREAMBLE the principles that apply in the resolution:

Whereas Article 25, section 1 of the UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS states, “Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for himself and of his family, including food, clothing, housing, and medical care and necessary social services, and the right to security in the event of unemployment, sickness, disability, widowhood, old age, or other lack of livelihood in circumstances beyond his control.”, and

Realizing that in most third world countries cannot afford the initial investment in renewable energy sources such as Wind power, Ocean power, Geothermal, Biomass, and Solar, and

Appalled at the amount of nonrenewable resources being used for third world countries, for example Chile imports more than 90% of its petroleum, Philippines doesn’t have the money or technology to develop its geothermal resources, Hungary is using too much nuclear power which includes what to do with the radioactive waste, and

Keeping in mind that the burning of fossil fuels is the number one contributor to global warming, air pollution, acid rain, and responsible for the increased number of deaths and hospitalizations from asthma in the industrializing world, and

Concerned that asthma is a public health problem in developing countries, and that 180,000 people die from asthma each year.  Many more suffer from upper respiratory infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia, and

Noting with deep concern that asthma is the number one cause of school absenteeism and the third leading cause of work loss, and

Alarmed that two billion people have no electricity at all, and one billion people use uneconomic electricity.  Also, 2.5 billion people in developing countries have little access to commercial electricity services, and

Convinced that renewable resources such as, wind, solar, biomass, ocean, and geothermal will promote economic growth, cleaner environment, and a healthier community,

Be It Hereby Resolved That The General Assembly:

1.      Request that pilot programs in renewable energy be started in the following countries respectively:

2.      The name of the commission will be Pollution Be Gone (P.B.G.)

3.      The initial pilot programs will be paid by zero percent interest loans from the World Bank to cover the initial capital investment in the corresponding country.  The loans will be backed by regional governmental organizations like the E.U. for Europe, O.A.S. for Central and South America, and ASEAN for Asia and the Pacific Islands etc.  This will reinforce the commitment of the world community to create an economy based on clean, sustainable energy from within their own country.

4.      All of these countries are the first in their continent.  If the program is successful then the program will be spread to countries with the highest pollution emissions and greatest potential for renewable energy determined by P.B.G.

5.      P.B.G. will rely heavily upon the most technologically advanced countries such as: United States, Great Britain, France, New Zealand, Denmark, Japan[BobDole1] , and Australia to further help these countries develop the use of their renewable resources and eventually help each continent develop the full capability of their renewable energy sources.

6.      This program will be authorized for 10 years. Every three[BobDole2]  years the program will be reviewed and voted on by the commission for renewal.

Resolution GA May 4-03

Amended & Defeated, 7-16-1

Hixson

Heading:

Re:                              Legalizing Drugs

Submitted to:             General Assembly

Submitted by:            Colombia, Peru

Date:                           May 4, 2005

Establishing in the PREAMBLE the principles that apply in the resolution:

Whereas Article 17, section 1 of the UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS states, “Everyone has the right to own property alone as well as in association with others.”, and

Whereas Article 17, section 2 of the UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS states, “Nobody shall be arbitrarily deprived of his property.”, and

Whereas Article 19, of the UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS states, “Everyone has the right of freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers.”, and

Whereas Article 12, of the UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS states, “No one shall  be subjected to arbitrary interference with his privacy, family, home or correspondence, nor to attacks upon his honour and reputation. Everyone has the right to the protection of the law against such interference or attacks.”, and

Realizing that organized crime is the main source of money that is derived from the sale of drugs around the world, and

Appalled that in the year 1997, 29.4% of the prisoners that were murderers reported being under the influence of illegal drugs and 27% of federal prison inmates committed their crimes to obtain money to buy drugs and

Alarmed by 78% of male arrestees in the year 1998 in Philadelphia were tested positive for using any drug and

Fully aware that when Afghanistan got democracy it resulted in an increase in poppy production and the problem of illicit drugs has damaging effects on democratic government because it adds to armed violence, the weakening of government institutions and the deterioration of the economy, and

Observing that countries won’t have to spend as much money on enforcing laws on drugs and rehabilitation, specifically the United States spent $12.6 billion on drug enforcement in the 2005 budget, and

Concerned that more than 60,000 hectares have been sprayed with herbicides destroying the fields that would otherwise be able to grow other crops, and

Aware of the loss of life to government officials that have tried to control the drug trafficking is undetermined, and

Noting with deep concern that 55% of Colombians are below poverty and

Having considered the global effort to eradicate illegal drugs, consumer demand has increased not decreased for illegal drugs, and

Knowing that a significant amount of money has been spent by many governments to be used for minimizing drug manufacturing and addictions, which has failed to solve the illegal drug problems, and

Guided by the fact that the amount of drug related crime in Amsterdam is low since the legalization of drugs, and

Observing that the percentage of people under 22 who do drugs in Amsterdam has decreased from 14.4% to 1.6 %, and

Aware that the average age of addiction in Amsterdam has gone from 27 to 39,

Be It Hereby Resolved That The General Assembly:

1.      Accept to recommend the decriminalization of illegal drugs throughout the world community.

2.      Requests that there would be a tax on the sale of drugs decided by the country that are currently illegal to support drug education programs and rehabilitation centers and an international drug enforcement agency. International courts for illegal trafficking with strict enforcement and penalties

3.      To raise money, bracelets would be manufactured in Columbia to create more jobs.  These bracelets would be sold at a price[BobDole1]  determined by each country..

4.      The International Drug Enforcement Agency (I. D. E. A.) will be in charge of selling the drugs and enforcing the policies for regulation and distribution of drugs, grants would be given to countries for drug education programs.

5.      IDEA will have buildings designated for the sale of drugs that are currently illegal.  The buildings will have a system that will track the people that purchase the drugs and make sure that they cannot purchase more than two[BobDole2]  grams.  IDEA will not sell drugs to anyone with a drug related criminal record. There[BobDole3]  will also be a mandatory I.D. for anyone purchasing drugs.

6.      IDEA will develop a program for children that would discourage the use of drugs and would help guide them away from drug use.

7.      Each[BobDole4]  country is also encouraged to adopt stricter laws for driving under he influence.

8.      IDEA encourages countries to place taxes on the drugs to make money. Specifically, in Colombia, drug dealers make up to 1.758 billion dollars on cocaine.  Also, the largest of these groups, the FARC, has obtained some 470 million U.S. dollars out of the drug business.

9.      After 2[BobDole5]  years this resolution will be evaluated for its effectiveness and if the General Assembly sees no difference in the amount of drug production and use, this resolution could be voted for renewal or be discontinued.

Resolution GA May 4-04

Amended & Passed, 17-2-2

McKinley

Heading:

Re:                              Economic Reconstruction

Submitted to:             General Assembly

Submitted by:            Iraq

Date:                           May 4, 2005

Establishing in the PREAMBLE the principles that apply in the resolution:

Whereas Article 1, of the UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS states, “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.”, and

Whereas Article 3, of the UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS states, “Everyone has the right to work, to free choice of employment, to just and favorable conditions of work, and to protection against unemployment.”, and

Realizing that 70% of Iraq’s population is unemployed, and

Appalled that according to the United Nations and the World Bank Iraq’s economy will shrink 22% this year, and

Concerned that Iraq has an average income per person of $450-610 per year,

Be It Hereby Resolved That The General Assembly:

1.      Request that member nations with a GNP per capita over $13,000 add a 0.3% increase to their member dues.

2.      This money is to be forwarded to the Iraqi government to create government jobs throughout the area. Money[BobDole1]  will also be distributed to add jobs in social services.

3.      The money will be distributed through wages and needed supplies.

4.      The name of this commission will be the United Nations Economic Reconstruction Unit (U.N.E.R.U.).

5.      The U.N. will monitor Iraq up to five times a year for corruption. If found, the cash flow will stop immediately.

6.      If U.N.E.R.U. is successful in Iraq, the program will be started in five more countries with the highest unemployment rates. After[BobDole2]  one year of this program in effect, Afghanistan will be added to the reconstruction list.

7.      This program will be authorized for six[BobDole3]  years. At the end of the third year, the General Assembly will discuss the renewal of the program. There[BobDole4]  will also be check ups every three years.

Resolution GA May 4-05

Not Debated

McKinley

Heading:

Re:                              Economic Reconstruction

Submitted to:             General Assembly

Submitted by:            Lebanon

Date:                           May 4, 2005

Establishing in the PREAMBLE the principles that apply in the resolution:

Whereas Article 12, of the UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS states, “No one shall be subjected to arbitrary interference to his privacy, family, home, or correspondence, nor to attacks upon his honor and reputation. Everyone has the right to protection of the law against such interference and attacks.”, and

Whereas Article 25, section 1 of the UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS states, “Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for himself and of his family, including food, clothing, housing, and medical care and necessary social services, and the right to security in the event of unemployment, sickness, disability, widowhood, old age, or other lack of livelihood in circumstances beyond his control.”, and

Whereas Article 25, section 2 of the UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS states, “Motherhood and childhood are entitled to special care and assistance. All children, whether born in or out of wedlock, shall enjoy the same social services.”, and

Realizing that 23% of people in Lebanon are homeless due to war, and

Appalled that there are only g certified engineers in both water companies, and

Concerned that there are $3 billion in debt from the war,

Be It Hereby Resolved That The General Assembly:

1.      Request that member nations with a GNP per capita more than $13,000 add a 0.5% increase to their U.N. dues.

2.      This money will be forwarded to the purchase of building materials, educational facilities, and maintenance workers to provide adequate housing for the homeless in Lebanon. The money will be distributed to different areas of Lebanon according to need.

3.      The name of this administration will be the United Nations Lebanese Relief Fund, (U.N.L.R.F.).

4.      If U.N.L.R.F. is successful in Lebanon, the program will be started in 5 more countries with housing needs.

Resolution GA May 4-06

Not Debated

Hixson

Heading:

Re:                              Education in Africa

Submitted to:             General Assembly

Submitted by:            France, Ireland

Date:                           May 4, 2005

Establishing in the PREAMBLE the principles that apply in the resolution:

Whereas Article 26, section 1 of the UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS states, “Everyone has the right to education. Education shall be free, at least in the elementary and fundamental stages. Elementary education shall be compulsory. Technical and professional education shall be made generally available and higher education shall be equally accessible to all on the basis of merit.”, and

Whereas Article 1, of the UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS states, “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.”, and

Realizing that in our chosen 4 countries (Afghanistan, Burkina Faso, Niger, Sierra Leone) there is an adult literacy rate lower than any other countries in the world, and

Disgusted that in Afghanistan, Burkina Faso, Niger, Sierra Leone the population’s literacy rates are under 40%, and

Concerned that these countries don’t have the means necessary to provide quality education for the citizens living in those countries, and

Worried that if these countries don’t get enough money to fund schools and teachers, then the literacy rates will decline and the economy will go down, creating an even bigger poverty for the named countries,

Be It Hereby Resolved That The General Assembly:

1.      Request that a Read-A-Thon for Global Literacy takes place in elementary and middle schools in all U.N. member countries who have a GNI of $15,000.00 or higher and a literacy rate of 90%. With the exception of Afghanistan, Burkina Faso, Niger, and Sierra Leone.

2.      This money is to be forwarded to provide funds for training and teaching instructors with in the designated country.  The other half of the money will be used toward teaching facilities and supplies for the citizens and salaries of instructors of Afghanistan, Burkina Faso, Niger, and Sierra Leone.

3.      The name of this commission will be United Nations Education Unit (U.N.E.U.) who will create and hire the school system instructors and hire the builders for the school buildings in the designated countries.

4.      If U.N.E.U. is successful in Afghanistan, Burkina Faso, Niger, and Sierra Leone, the program will be started in ten more countries with the lowest literacy rates.

5.      U.N.E.U. will be authorized for ten years. At the end of the fifth year, the General Assembly will discuss renewal of this program.