View source for SB-2021-22-012: Establishing and Creating a Veterans Memorial

'''Title:''' Establishing and Creating a Veterans Memorial  

'''Date:''' May 1, 2022

'''Senate Bill No.:''' SB-2021-22-011

'''Authored by:''' Jordan Marcio Franco, Upper Division Senator  

'''Referred to:''' Internal Affairs  

'''Committee Rec:''' May 3, 2022

'''Senate Action:''' May 9, 2022 (15-0-0)


'''1.	WHEREAS:''' The Associated Students, Inc. (AS) is the official voice of over 38,000  students at California State University Northridge; AND 

'''2.	WHEREAS:''' AS is the primary advocate for students at CSUN and provides excellent,  meaningful programs and services designed to create and enhance a spirited, learning focused campus environment; AND 

'''3.	WHEREAS:''' A number of past, present, and future CSUN students have, continue to,  and will serve their country in the active military, naval, or air service; AND 

'''4.	WHEREAS:''' Those who have served, and whom were discharged or released therefrom  under conditions other than dishonorable; AND 

'''5.	WHEREAS:''' Recognized as a Veteran; AND

'''6.	WHEREAS:''' There is no symbol of acknowledgement, neither recognition of those who  have, continue to, and will serve, on the CSUN campus; AND 

'''7.	WHEREAS:''' The CSUN Student Veteran Organization (SVO) is in conversations for  establishing a Veterans Memorial since 2015; THEREFORE LET IT BE 

'''1.	RESOLVED:''' That AS supports the recommendation from the CSUN Student Veteran  Organization (SVO) to establish and create a memorial in honor of CSUN  Veterans; AND LET IT BE FURTHER 

'''2.	RESOLVED:''' That the memorial be a pillar with six sides, one for each branch. With a  dedication at its base or center; AND LET IT BE FURTHER  

'''3.	RESOLVED:''' To help with costs, the CSUN Student Veteran Organization (SVO)  envisioned having bricks around the memorial that people could purchase/ donate to; similar to the look around the Matador Statue; AND LET IT BE  FURTHER 

'''4.	RESOLVED:''' The memorial shall read, “Dedicated in honor of all Matadors who have  served and sacrificed to protect the freedom of our great country with courage, dignity, and patriotism. We thank you for your service and continued commitment to this campus community.” Unless, edited throughout the process to read anew; AND LET IT BE FURTHER 

'''5.	RESOLVED:''' That a special plaque or dedication be added to the memorial in  recognition to the CSUN Student Veteran Organization (SVO) for their persistent efforts and continued progress; AND LET IT BE FURTHER

'''6.	RESOLVED:''' That the special plaque or dedication read, “This memorial was dedicated  by the CSUN Student Veteran Organization (SVO).” Unless, edited throughout the process to read anew; AND LET IT BE FINALLY 

'''7.	RESOLVED:''' That copies of this resolution be distributed widely, including but not  limited to the following: 

:* 	Dr. Erika D. Beck, CSUN President  
:* 	Dr. William Watkins, Vice President for Student Affairs  
:* 	Patrick Bailey, AS Executive Director  
:* 	Debra Hammond, Executive Director of the USU
:* 	Amanda Quintero, Special Assistant to the President for Inclusive Excellence
:* 	Mary Beth Walker, CSUN Vice President for Academic Affairs  
:* 	William Watkins, CSUN Vice President for Student Affairs 
:* 	Rafael De La Rosa, AVP of Government & Community Relations 
:* 	Dan Chernow, CSUN Alumni Association President 
:* 	Samantha Varner, Director, Alumni Relations & Engagement 
:* 	Jenny Daniels, Alumni Chapters Associate 
:* 	Tomas Diaz, Veterans Alumni Chapter President 
:* 	Noe Aguirre, CSUN Office of Veterans Affairs, Certifying Official 
:* 	Vanessa Padilla Ochoa, CSUN Office of Veterans Affairs, Certifying Official
:* 	Mayra Plascencia, CSUN Veterans Resource Center (VRC) Manager 
:* 	Gabriel Hernandez, CSUN Veterans Resource Center (VRC) Supervisor 
:* 	Dr. Sean P. Flanagan, CSUN Student Veteran Success Advisory Committee Chair
:*       John Beer, CSUN Student Veteran Organization (SVO) Vice President
:* 	Kaylum Martinez, CSUN ROTC Master Sergeant
:*  Jerry De Felice, Director of Development
:* CSUN Student Veteran Organization
:* CSUN Today  
:* The Daily Sundial