Commendation for Senator John Vasconcellos

AS-2562-02/FGA - March 7-8, 2002

WHEREAS, John Vasconcellos has served in the California State Senate with distinction since 1996; and

WHEREAS, John Vasconcellos served 30 years in the State Assembly serving the heart of the Silicon Valley; and

WHEREAS, Senator John Vasconcellos is widely known as both the "conscience of the Senate" and the "Johnny Appleseed of self-esteem"; and

WHEREAS, As chair of the Senate Committee on Education and throughout his distinguished career he has been an avid supporter of higher education in general and the California State University in particular; therefore be it

RESOLVED: That the Academic Senate of the California State University express its high regard for and appreciation of Senator John Vasconcellos; and be it further

RESOLVED: That the Academic Senate CSU bestow upon John Vasconcellos the title of Honorary Academic Senator (with all the rights and privileges pertaining thereto); and be it further

RESOLVED: That the Academic Senate CSU wish Senator John Vasconcellos well in all future endeavors.

APPROVED WITHOUT DISSENT - March 7-8, 2002