Sense of the Senate Resolution

Recognizing Contributors to the

Successful Legislative Action Campaign

Whereas Higher Education in the State of Alabama, in general, and the

University of Alabama in Huntsville, in particular, have suffered

severe financial hardship during this legislative quadrennium; and

Whereas a concerted legislative action campaign was conducted by

administrators, faculty, staff, students, Trustees, and friends of the

University to persuade and convince the State Legislature of the

value of Higher Education to the State, that Higher Education had

to be treated fairly in this year's budget process, and that it was

necessary to make reparation for the financial hardships imposed

by previous budgets; and

Whereas had there not been active intervention in the legislative process by

our administration, faculty, staff, students, Trustees, and friends,

Higher Education would not have received fair treatment; and

Whereas Mr. Gary Smith deserves special recognition for going beyond the

call of duty, having provided outstanding leadership, vision, and

guidance for the campaign and for his tireless labor in the trenches

of Montgomery; and

Whereas Higher Education has successfully completed the 1998 Legislative

Session with an average 4.8% increase in appropriation (with an

increase at UAH of 5.21%) and Higher Education retains the

savings from changes in the Retirement System accounting

practices;

Therefore be it resolved that:

The Faculty Senate of The University of Alabama in Huntsville does

Formally recognize the contributions of the administration, faculty, staff,

students, Trustees, and friends of the University that led to a successful

conclusion to the 1998 legislative action campaign.

Be it further resolved that:

The Faculty Senate of The University of Alabama in Huntsville expresses

its thanks and appreciation to all who participated in the campaign.

Be it further resolved that:

The Faculty Senate of The University of Alabama in Huntsville does take

special note of the contributions made by Mr. Gary Smith in the 1998

Legislative Session and expresses its special thanks and appreciation.

Be it further resolved that:

This resolution be spread abroad on the Minutes of the Faculty Senate

and a permanent record of this resolution be held in perpetuity in the

Journal of the Faculty Senate and copies be sent to Chancellor Meredith,

President Pro Tem Edwards, President Franz, and Mr. Gary Smith.