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Death Resolutions
Death Resolution Criteria
Death Resolutions are issued through the Office of the Secretary for deceased members of the Howard University family, friends, dignitaries, and others as specifically defined, per the criteria. Upon appropriate notification and/or request, it is the policy of the Office of the Secretary to produce and deliver a death resolution with the President's signature for the following categories of persons:
| Howard University Family |
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| Employees |
| Students |
| Former Employees |
| Alumni |
| Trustees |
| Dignitaries |
| Family Members of Employees, Trustees, and Former Trustees (as listed below) |
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| Mothers |
| Fathers |
| Spouses |
| Children |
| Friends of the University |
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| Important Relationships |
| Donors |
If the Decedent is a member of any of the categories above, please complete the Request Form, making sure to save the information into the form, and email the completed form to os@howard.edu (Office of the Secretary). An OS staff member will be in touch via the contact information provided on the form. As possible, please provide four (4) days advance notice for time-sensitive requests. Thank you.