Associated Students

RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE "NORTHERN CALIFORNIA COASTAL WILD HERITAGE WILDERNESS ACT"BILL (H.R. 233/ S. 128)

Adopted March 7, 2005

Whereas,         the designation of wilderness permanently preserves our Nation’s remaining

untrammeled federal land; and

Whereas,         the “Wild and Scenic River” designation strictly protects our Nation’s

outstanding free flowing rivers; and

Whereas,         Humboldt State University students and faculty utilize the Act’s proposed

wilderness areas for recreational opportunities; and

Whereas,         HSU students and faculty of numerous departments engage in study and

conduct research in these proposed wilderness areas; and

Whereas,         with the continued urban expansion and population growth on the North

Coast, it is increasingly important to preserve our remaining wild areas; and

Whereas,         as student representatives, it is our responsibility to ensure future students

are able to have the experiences in this area that we have been able to; and

Whereas,         HSU prides itself on its commitment to natural resource conservation

efforts; therefore be it

Resolved,         that the Associated Students formally support the "Northern California

Coastal Wild Heritage Wilderness Act"; and be it further

Resolved,         that the Associated Students urge the U.S. Congress to act on this Bill

without delay; and be it further

Resolved,         That copies of this Resolution be sent to, but not limited to: U.S.

Representative and House Resources Committee Chair Richard Pombo,

U.S. Representative Mike Thompson, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger,

President George W. Bush, CSU Chancellor Charles Reed, HSU President

Rollin C. Richmond, California State Student Association, The Lumberjack

newspaper, and other local media.

Authored by:

Noah Schillo, Representative

College of Natural Resources & Sciences

Approved by:

Kyle Zeck, Legislative Vice President

Samantha Williams-Gray, President