Student Government Resolution 112.010
A Resolution Designating Alpha Kappa Lambda as Shining Stars
Sponsored by President Ryan Nely and the Shining Stars Committee

WHEREAS,
•	The Student Government is the official governing body of the Student Association and exists to represent the present and long term best interest of the Student Association in the formulation of the University policy and in the fulfillment of the University mission; and
•	Alpha Kappa Lambda was founded at Truman State University in 1953; and 
•	It is a social fraternity based in the ideas of Judeo-Christian Principles, Leadership, Scholarship, Loyalty, and Self Support; and 
•	Todd Phillips became advisor to the organization in the spring of 2009; and 
•	Philips served as a mentor to the organizations members and sought to better the Truman community; and 
•	The Truman community was devastated by the loss of Phillips on March 31, 2011; and 
•	Alpha Kappa Lambda united in response to the loss by raising funds for a memorial; and 
•	Alpha Kappa Lambda continues to honor the memory of Todd Philips; and 
•	The organization’s efforts are an inspiring contribution to the Truman community; and 
•	The Student Government Shining Stars Committee voted unanimously to recognize the organization.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT,
•	Supports and recognizes the efforts and contributions of Alpha Kappa Lambda.

THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT OF TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY DIRECTS THAT,
•	Alpha Kappa Lambda be recognized as the student recipient of the first Shining Star Award of the 2011-2012 school year. 
•	Additional copies of this resolution are disseminated to Luke Freeland, Alpha Kappa Lambda National Executive Council, University President Troy Paino, Dean of Student Affairs Lou Ann Gilchrist, VPAA/Provost Richard Coughlin, and the Truman Media Network.

Passed October 23, 2011
By a Vote of 12-0-0

Ryan Nely
President of the Student Association