Student Government Resolution 112.011
A Resolution Recognizing Dr. Jim Przybylski as a Shining Star
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
•	Dr. Jim Przybylski has taught at Truman State University since 1973; and 
•	Dr. Przybylski holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota and a master’s degree and doctorate from the University of Illinois; and 
•	Dr. Przybylski specializes in American domestic political science; and 
•	Dr. Przybylski is a member of the Midwest Political Science Association; and 
•	Dr. Przybylski is a member of the American Political Science Association; and 
•	Dr. Przybylski is a member of Phi Beta Kappa; and 
•	Dr. Przybylski serves as an advisor to political science students; and
•	Dr. Przybylski has made public his intention to begin a phased retirement; and 
•	In the spring of 2011 Dr. Przybylski suffered from a heart attack and returned to teaching on campus within one week; and 
•	The Student Government Shining Stars Committee voted unanimously to recognize Dr. Przybylski.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT,
•	Supports and recognizes Dr. Jim Przybylski’s efforts and contributions to the Truman community.

THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT OF TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY DIRECTS THAT,
•	Dr. Jim Przybylski be recognized as the non-student recipient of the first Shining Star Award of the 2011-2012 school year. 
•	Additional copies of this resolution are disseminated to Dr. Jim Przbylski, University President Troy Paino, VPAA/Provost Richard Coughlin, Chair of the Department of Political Science Randy Hagerty, and the Truman Media Network.

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

Ryan Nely
President of the Student Association