Resolution in Honor of Hollis Matson
RESOLUTION OF THE ACADEMIC SENATE
IN HONOR OF HOLLIS MATSON
RF00-176
At its meeting of December 5, 2000, the Academic Senate unanimously approved the following resolution in honor of Hollis Matson: |
WHEREAS, Hollis Matson served nobly and ably as Chair of the Academic Senate during 1994-1996; and |
WHEREAS, she exhibited, as "Czarina of Space," both efficiency and fairness; and |
WHEREAS, she demonstrated, as friend and colleague, integrity, inspired moral leadership, wisdom, and kindness in all she undertook; and |
WHEREAS, she was ever diligent in her advocacy on behalf of faculty and students and in her desire to improve the quality of life on our campus; and |
WHEREAS, she has decided to retire from San Francisco State University after years of distinguished service; and |
WHEREAS, her retirement will leave a void in leadership on this campus which cannot be filled; |
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Hollis Matson receive sincere congratulations and best wishes for a long and happy retirement; and |
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Hollis Matson be enrolled among the legendary personalities of the Academic Senate and be memorialized in its oral history; and |
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Hollis Matson receive the titles dux femina senatus docta et emerita and also Caesar spatii emerita; and |
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Hollis Matson be endowed with the deep and everlasting gratitude of the Academic Senate and the entire University community. |