Associated Students
RESOLUTION IN HONOR OF BOOKS BUILDING BRIDGESApproved February 20 , 2006
Whereas, The Associated Students are committed to honoring the work of dedicated student leaders who go above and beyond the “Call of duty” to help others; and
Whereas, The Books Building Bridges mission is: “To facilitate the distribution of literary materials to classrooms and libraries in those areas affected by Hurricane Katrina and to strive to foster communication and educational exchange between Humboldt County schools and schools affected”; and
Whereas, Books Building Bridges has shown a great amount of initiative during the time after Hurricane Katrina, raising over $5500.00 to deliver over 500 pounds of books in an effort to rebuild an elementary school library wrecked by the storms and further outreach into their devastated community; and
Whereas, The individuals in Books Building Bridges, have shown selflessness taking time away from their studies and their social lives; and
Whereas, In the accomplishment of their goals, Books Building Bridges has taken the ideals of Humboldt State University way beyond the redwood curtain and shown what Humboldt State is all about; therefore be it
Resolved, That the Associated Students Council congratulate Books Building Bridges on a job well done and wish them success in their future endeavors; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be sent to: All members of Books Building Bridges, Melanie Williams- advisor for Books Building Bridges, HSU President Rollin Richmond, Student Affairs Vice President Steve Butler, Provost Rick Vrem, Dean Sharmon Kenyon, The Lumberjack newspaper, and members of the local media.
Authored by: David Backues, Legislative Vice President Associated Students
Submitted by: Elisabeth Gerstacker, Representative College of Professional Studies Jena Miyata, Representative Residence Halls Association Approved by: David Backues, Legislative Vice President Nicole Alvarado, President |