UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND

FACULTY SENATE

RESOLUTION #02-03--5

On May 8, 2003, the Faculty Senate adopted the following resolution in honor of Chairperson Paul G. Arakelian:

WHEREAS: Paul Arakelian has chaired the Faculty Senate with diligence and a firm hand from 2002-2003,

AND

WHEREAS: He engineered our move to the heights of the Cherry Auditorium,

AND

WHEREAS: He instituted and orchestrated sponsored receptions and other events to promote shared governance through shared calories,

AND

WHEREAS: He has established new standards of attire for future occupants of the office,

BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED: That the Faculty Senate of the University of Rhode Island conveys our thanks and appreciation to Paul Arakelian for his hard work, attention to detail and exemplary leadership as Chair for the 2002-2003 academic year.