Sonoma County Junior College District Student Government Assembly

RESOLUTION

By the 158th SRJC Student Government Administration ; and the Honorable Joshua Pinaula, !50th recorded Student Body President; Relative to commending

Eugene • anebart " I am not much impressed by surveys of what other community colleges are doing, or not doing. If we are to be the best-- and I believe that

we are -- then there are a whole host of things that we should be doing that other community colleges are not. One of those things is maintaining our support for a strong student government and student activities program. " -Eugene S. Canevari

WHEREAS, Eugene Canevari, husband to Carmelita, father to Kimberly and Piper, faithfully served the Sonoma County Junior College District for 22 years - has distinguished himself among his peers as a capable and effective leader by virtue of his performance as the Dean of Student Activities, Advisor to the Santa Rosa Junior College Student Government (1966 - 1985), as a counselor (1985 -1988), and served Sonoma County as a whole through a variety of businesses; including Calico Hardwoods, Eucan Productions, and the Stanley-Champion Company; and

WHEREAS, prior to assuming the role of advisor to the Student Government at Santa Rosa Junior College, Eugene Canevari worked diligently to ensure student success for seven years as a fifth grade teacher at Rincon Valley Elementary School and after his retirement, Eugene has maintained his relationship with students and alumni; and

WHEREAS, the SRJC Student Government is the main legislative and decision-making body for the students of the Santa Rosa Junior College; student concerns and issues are brought forward to the Student Government for deliberation and voting when appropriate and campus-wide issues pertaining to college-wide comn1ittees are also brought to the Student Government for discussion and position statements, and having a supportive and effective advisor is critical in the success ofstudents; and

WHEREAS, as the Advisor of the Student Government at Santa Rosa Junior College, Eugene Canevari provided effective advising and support; and through his hard work, quick-wit, caring and generous nature, outspoken advocacy and unwavering commitment to students, he has compiled an extensive record of academic and civic achievements, and is a founding participate of several student services including: the SRJC Daycare Center, the Women's Center Crisis Line (528-CARE), BEAR FACTS, and Ex-offenders program; a record that has earned him the admiration and respect of those persons who have had the privilege of associating with him- he has continued to encourage and engage community members to strive to make SRJC a better place; and

WHEREAS, Eugene Canevari's tenure as advisor has been characterized by: his enthusiasm for the organization's overall mission, willingness to accept multiple and simultaneous tasks, wide knowledge and experience in multiple areas of the organization, his personal commitment and dedication to students was evident through his leadership and superior ability to support the work of many diverse student groups including: the Picayune Times Star Bulletin, the SRJC Gas Company, the Student Handbook, the Calendar of Events, the Daily Universe, the Underground SRJC Alumni Friends and Enemies, the Football Ticket Crew, the Baseball Ticket Crew, and THE DESIGN GROUP; and

WHEREAS, Eugene Canevari's compassionate nature and affinity for technology fueled his work to take tnajor strides in preserving invaluable SRJC Student Government history and creating student spaces including: archiving student events, student life, SRJC culture, remodeling Pioneer Hall, remodeling Doyle Student Center with a lounge and game room, and dedicating the Pioneer Fountain to students past, present, and future ; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED BY THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSEMBLY, that we take great pleasure in commending Eugene Canevari on his outstanding display of service to students, congratulate him on the guidance and leadership that he provided the Student Government at Santa Rosa Junior College during his term as advisor, and convey to him best wishes and continued appreciation for his lasting contributions by recognizing him with the title of "Father of Pioneer Hall and Doyle Student Center"; and

RESOLVE, that Pioneer Hall be dedicated as a monument and a commemorative plaque be installed in Eugene Canevari's honor; and to respect Eugene Canevari's efforts in dedicating Pioneer Fountain to students past, present and future by taking measures to ensure the Pioneer Fountain's repair.

SGA Resolution No. 1966 Approval: Dated this 12th day of October, 2015

Joshua Pinaula Student Government Assembly Chair.

Associated Students President

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Erika Hernandez Ramirez Student Government Assembly Clerk.

Vice President of Committees

Sonoma County junior College District Student Government Assembly

I, Erika Hernandez, Vice President of Committees and Clerk to the Student Government Assembly of the Sonoma County Junior College District, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the Student Government Assembly of said District at a meeting of said Assembly held on the 12th day of October, 2015, and that it was so adopted by the following vote: . j

AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT:

Student Government Assembly

\) Student Government Assembly Vice- Chair

Vice President of Finance

Lucas AI 'llar Student Government Assembly Vice President of Sustainability

Jordan Panana Carbajal Student Government Assembly

Executive Vice President of Petaluma

Student Government Assembly Inter-Club Council Chair

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Senay Debesey Student Government Assembly

Vice President of Marketing

Enrique Y arce Martinez Student Government Assembly

Vice President of Diversity Affairs

Jaqueline Herrea Elijah "Eli" Egger Student Government Assembly Sonoma County Junior College District

Director of Marketing - Petaluma Student TrusteeRobin Enfield Alex Gonzalez

Student Government Assembly Assembly Member of Graphic Design

Victoria "Tori" Sheber Student Government Assembly

Assembly Member of Student Rights

Student Government Assembly Assembly Member of Study

Arcelia Diaz Student Government Assembly

Assembly Member of Psychological Health

Student Government Assembly Assembly Member ofLGBT/Queer Advocacy

Student Affairs Office

Student Government Assembly Assembly Member of Technology

Abril Barbosa Chombo Student Government Assembly

Assembly Member of the Dreamers

Dr. Dean Tahir Student Government Assembly Advisor.

Dean of Student Affairs and Engagement Programs Inter-Club Council & Student Life Committee Advisor

- Champion ASB President, Fall 1974

Co nty Junior College District Board of Trustees President

Robin Fautley SRJC Academic Senate

President

SRJC Representatives

Assistant Director of Student Affairs

' Beverly Fischer Student Activities Secretary

SRJC AU-Faculty Association

President

SEIU Local 1021, SRJC Chapter President