2008 Woodie Awards
Senate honors Payne for SG service
Commendation of former Student Body President passed on Wednesday
Kara Apel
Issue date: 2/21/08 Section: News
A resolution commending former Student Body President Nick Payne was passed during a Student Senate meeting Wednesday.
Sens. Lee Cole, Jonathan Antonio, Brent Dubay, Robert Sinners and DeShawn Mitchell introduced the resolution, which was written by Sen. Cole.
Cole, a third-year political science student, thought it was appropriate to honor Payne for his service to the university.
"I thought it would only be proper to honor him for his achievements," he said.
A nearly half-empty Senate passed the resolution, with only 19 of 35 senators in attendance. Though the resolution regarding Payne's service to the student body passed, it was almost tabled.
Sen. David Ensor, a third-year political science and math student, was in favor of tabling the resolution and amending it at a later date to include the other members of the executive branch.
"It isn't standard to single out one executive officer," Ensor said.
Ensor wanted the resolution to be tabled and amended at a later date to recognize former SG Vice President Jay Laura, former President Pro Tempore Meredith Ross and Treasurer Alesha Brown.
"Amend it to include everyone," Ensor said.
Sen. Sinners, a second-year political science student, spoke on the resolution's behalf during the meeting.
"He [Nick Payne] did a lot," Sinners said. "We need to remember he was a servant to the university."
Sinners thought Payne was a good president and had a productive term.
"He did an excellent job as the figurehead of the executive board. He served our community well," Sinners said.
Sinners was against tabling the resolution.
"I think we need to get stuff done. I'm against tabling anything," Sinners said.
Cole was also against tabling the resolution.
"Some people are just going to fight everything just to fight," Cole said.
Cole thought Payne deserved to be commended, despite the fact he was almost impeached twice during his tenure before his resignation. He regarded Payne's situation as innocent until proven guilty.
"He was almost thrown out of office twice, but he wasn't thrown out off office," Cole said. "I don't think that takes away from his service to the university.".
Payne, a fourth-year economics student, said he was unaware that the resolution was going to be passed, but was excited to hear its result.
"To have a resolution passed by the Student Senate is a big honor. I'm very thankful," Payne said.
Brown, a third-year political science student, spoke about budget allocations for the next fiscal year.
"Organizations aren't happy with the budgets," Brown said. Brown said the Finance Committee is working on scheduling an appeal date for organizations.
Sens. Lee Cole, Jonathan Antonio, Brent Dubay, Robert Sinners and DeShawn Mitchell introduced the resolution, which was written by Sen. Cole.
Cole, a third-year political science student, thought it was appropriate to honor Payne for his service to the university.
"I thought it would only be proper to honor him for his achievements," he said.
A nearly half-empty Senate passed the resolution, with only 19 of 35 senators in attendance. Though the resolution regarding Payne's service to the student body passed, it was almost tabled.
Sen. David Ensor, a third-year political science and math student, was in favor of tabling the resolution and amending it at a later date to include the other members of the executive branch.
"It isn't standard to single out one executive officer," Ensor said.
Ensor wanted the resolution to be tabled and amended at a later date to recognize former SG Vice President Jay Laura, former President Pro Tempore Meredith Ross and Treasurer Alesha Brown.
"Amend it to include everyone," Ensor said.
Sen. Sinners, a second-year political science student, spoke on the resolution's behalf during the meeting.
"He [Nick Payne] did a lot," Sinners said. "We need to remember he was a servant to the university."
Sinners thought Payne was a good president and had a productive term.
"He did an excellent job as the figurehead of the executive board. He served our community well," Sinners said.
Sinners was against tabling the resolution.
"I think we need to get stuff done. I'm against tabling anything," Sinners said.
Cole was also against tabling the resolution.
"Some people are just going to fight everything just to fight," Cole said.
Cole thought Payne deserved to be commended, despite the fact he was almost impeached twice during his tenure before his resignation. He regarded Payne's situation as innocent until proven guilty.
"He was almost thrown out of office twice, but he wasn't thrown out off office," Cole said. "I don't think that takes away from his service to the university.".
Payne, a fourth-year economics student, said he was unaware that the resolution was going to be passed, but was excited to hear its result.
"To have a resolution passed by the Student Senate is a big honor. I'm very thankful," Payne said.
Brown, a third-year political science student, spoke about budget allocations for the next fiscal year.
"Organizations aren't happy with the budgets," Brown said. Brown said the Finance Committee is working on scheduling an appeal date for organizations.
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