Resolution in Support of Prop 1D
Resolution in Support of Prop 1D
Approved October 23rd, 2006
Whereas, The Associated Students is the official voice of the students of Humboldt State University (HSU); and
Whereas, Proposition 1D: Kindergarten-University Public Education Facilities Bond Act of 2006 is an investment in our schools, our children and the future of California; and
Whereas, Providing a quality institution for students is a priority; and
Whereas, One of the best ways to help our economy and create good-paying jobs is to create world-class public schools that have adequate educational facilities and that give our students the skills they need to succeed in the workforce; and
Whereas, Proposition 1D provides over $7 billion for K-12 grades and an additional $3 billion for higher education; and
Whereas, Proposition 1D allocates funds to retrofit and upgrade our University to ensure it can withstand the impact of natural disasters like earthquakes; and
Whereas, Proposition 1D also includes funding for finishing the Behavioral and Social Sciences building and the Physical Education Complex which will provide classrooms for future students of HSU; and
Whereas, more than 60% of our buildings on campus are 30 years of age or older and require major repairs; and
Whereas, Proposition 1D will fund 15.4% of HSU capital need for the next five years (2006/07-2010/11); and
Whereas, for every dollar California invests to get students in and through college, the state’s economy receives $3 net return on that investment; and
Whereas, Proposition 1D provides accountability to ensure funds are allocated properly which include being subjected to independent audits and that misuse of Prop 1d funds is a crime, punishable by time in jail; and
Whereas, Proposition 1D is vital to California’s future that both candidates for Governor, as well as bipartisan majority of legislature, support the measure; and
Whereas, Proposition 1d is also supported by the California State Student Association (CSSA), the academic senate CSU and HSU, and the Board of Trustees; therefore be it
Resolved, Associated Students of HSU pledge their support for Proposition 1D; therefore be it further
Resolved, that copies of this resolution shall be sent to but not limited to: President Rollin Richmond, Provost Richard Vrem, University Announcements, the local and campus media, all campus clubs, all A.S. programs, the Academic Senate HSU, and California Faculty Association.
Authored by: Amrit Dhadli, California State Student Association
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Tara Holloway, Representative Sarah Wood
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