The following resolution was presented by Mr. John Halgren (President of the Board of Directors of the UOAA) to the UO Senate 12 April 2000

RESOLUTION by the Board of Directors of the University of Oregon Alumni Association

Adopted April 3, 2000

WHEREAS, the University of Oregon Alumni Association Board of Directors acknowledges the scholarly excellence, research achievements, and dedication to teaching by the faculty of the University of Oregon; and

WHEREAS, the board recognizes the impact made by UO faculty -- individually and collectively, former and current -- on the lives of Oregon students; and

WHEREAS, UO faculty play a critical role in fostering a lifelong connection for alumni to the University of Oregon; and

WHEREAS, the inspiring efforts of UO faculty have a direct effect on enhancing the University of Oregon's position as a premier institution of higher education; and

WHEREAS, UO faculty make a vital contribution to the quality of public higher education in the State of Oregon,

BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

The University of Oregon Alumni Association Board of Directors, representing 130,000 living alumni worldwide, extends its sincere gratitude for the continued service and commitment by UO faculty, and hereby pledges to support university endeavors to retain and recognize these invaluable members of the university community. 


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