“Northern California Coastal Wild Heritage Wilderness Act” Bill (H.R. 233/S. 128)
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