Official Resignation from SAGA

Speaker Christopher Pierno and Delegates of the Second General Assembly,

Effective immediately following the close of the 8th Meeting of the 2nd Student Association General Assembly I formally resign as Delegate to the General Assembly representing the Class of 2011. I will be studying abroad next semester in the United Kingdom and therefore I will be unable to adequately fulfill the duties of SAGA Delegate.

The decision to study abroad was not arrived at easily. As a member of the General Assembly since its inception in 2008 this body is dear to me both because of its incredible potential and because its mission is to cultivate a dedicated student voice within the CUA community. I have the utmost confidence in the leadership of this body as well as in each Delegate to build upon the successes we have achieved this year. However the challenge before you is not simply to continue what you already do well, but to find new ways to better the student

Develop new and innovative means of representing your classes, give voice to every student concern no matter how small, and finally understand the incredible role you have in shaping student representation here at Catholic. In just a year and a half SAGA has improved greatly, but its continued betterment is contingent upon your diligence and dedication to leaving CUA better than when we arrived. Understand that each vote, speech, and bill is setting precedents that will be followed in years to come. Be worthy stewards of that role, make SAGA, and CUA something we all can be proud of.

It has been a distinct pleasure to work and get to know each of you. Thank you for stepping up to represent your representative classes and I wish you the best of luck next semester. I will be following SAGA intently from abroad. Thank you again.

Sincerely,



Ryan D. Winn