Associated Students

Resolution in Recognition of the 2004-2005 Humboldt State University

Men’s Rugby Team Accomplishments

Approved 09/26/05

Whereas,          the mission of Humboldt State University Associated Students is to “provide services and programs deemed necessary…to meet the needs of the student and campus community: and to stimulate the educational, social, physical, and cultural well-being of the University community,”

                        and,

Whereas,          Humboldt State University Associated Students uphold a commitment to granting recognition to certain groups of students on campus that display outstanding achievement and foster a sense of school pride and unity; and,

Whereas,          the 2004-2005 Humboldt State University Men’s Rugby team is a Sports Club team sponsored by the Associated Students and individual team fund-raising and contributions; and,

Whereas,          the 2004-05 Men’s Rugby team achieved a league season record of 7 wins and 0 losses in which they outscored opponents 316 – 54; and,

Whereas,          the 2004-05 Men’s Rugby team then qualified for the playoffs, finishing the season with an overall record of 11 wins and 1 loss; and,

Whereas,          the 2004-05 Men’s Rugby team was the first ever Humboldt State Rugby team to advance the Final Four or National Title game in school history since the formation of the team in 1973; and,

Whereas,          the 2004-05 Humboldt State Men’s Rugby team finished the year as the National Champion Runner-up; therefore be it

Resolved,         that the Associated Students of Humboldt Sate University officially recognize the accomplishments of the 2004-05 Men’s Rugby team for an outstanding year; and further be it

Resolved,         that the copies of this resolution be sent, but not limited too, HSU President Dr. Rollin Richmond, Vice-President of Student Affairs

                        Dr. Steven Butler, Clubs Coordinator Mike Kittredge, the HSU Men’s Rugby Team, the Field’s Oversight Committee, and the local media.

Authored by:

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Fred Robinson, All University Representative               Carl Shoemaker, Graduate Studies Representative

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David Backues, Legislative Vice President                      Nicole Alvarado, President