Whereas, there are less than five years left to prevent the effects of climate change to 1.5°C according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).

Whereas, one of Cornell University’s “core values” is Respect for the Natural Environment, where “we value our role in advancing solutions for a sustainable future and we recognize the close relationship between people and the Earth, acting in ways to live and work sustainably.”

Whereas, the Charter of the Student Assembly exists to help outline the rules and operations of the Assembly;

Whereas, Appendix A of the Charter of the Student Assembly outlines the guidelines that should be followed when handling matters of the student activity fee;

Whereas, Appendix B of the Charter of the Student Assembly outlines the guidelines that should be followed for organizations that are funded by the Student Assembly;

Whereas, Alhassan Bangura helped found the Student Assembly Office of Ethics in the 2021-2022 term and was an inaugural member of the Office;

Whereas, Alhassan served as Director of the Office of Ethics for the 2023-2024 term, providing invaluable support to the Assembly and adjudicating complex Assembly crises including presidential succession, governing document conflicts, and officer misconduct allegations;

Whereas, Jessica Withers and Erik Kalweit have served tirelessly in support of the Student Assembly, Graduate and Professional Student Assembly, Employee Assembly, Faculty Senate, University Assembly, and the Constituency-Elected Trustees;

Whereas, Jessica and Erik have been essential resources in ensuring that actions of the Student Assembly are carried out;