Support of Focus the Nation
Resolution in Support of Focus the Nation at Humboldt State University
Approved: October 8, 2007
Whereas, the Associated Students is the official voice of the students of Humboldt State University (HSU); and
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Whereas, policy decisions made today concerning global warming will impact future generations for years to come; and
Whereas, a lack of focus in the nation on this critical issues has led us on a path where the causes of global warming have yet to be addressed; and
Whereas the nation wide organization known as Focus the Nation, works in conjunction with colleges, universities, and high schools across the country to increase public awareness and collaboration on critical issues; and
Whereas A nation wide symposium is currently being organized by Focus the Nation that will bring together a nation wide coalition of students, faculty and administrators to focus their efforts on implementing solution based application to global warming; and therefore be it
Resolved, that HSU Associated Students support the efforts of Focus the Nation in increasing awareness on the solution to global warming; and let it be further
Resolved, that it is the responsibility of our generation to increase effective communication on this important issue at all levels of social, cultural, political and economic realms; and let it finally be
Resolved, that copies of this resolution be sent to the following parties: all HSU College Deans, HSU President Rollin Richmond, all HSU Vice Presidents, the HSU Academic Senate, CSU Chancellor Charles B. Reed, CSU Board of Trustees, the Arcata City Council, House Representative Mike Thompson, State Senator Pat Wiggins, Assemblywoman Patty Berg, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.
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Tyler Smith Ryan Guy
College of Natural Resources and Sciences College of Arts, Humanities, and Social
Representative Sciences
___________________________________ ___________________________________ Jason Robo Terra Rentz
AS Legislative Vice President AS President