March 23, 2004

City of Santa Cruz Resolution Honoring Chancellor Greenwood

Whereas, M.R.C. Greenwood has served as Chancellor of the University of California, Santa Cruz since July 1, 1996; and,

Whereas, as chief executive, Chancellor Greenwood oversees a major public research university with combined undergraduate and graduate enrollments of more than 14,000 students; and,

Whereas, UC Santa Cruz benefits this community with an annual economic impact of more than $1 billion; and,

Whereas, Chancellor Greenwood has been an active member of the Santa Cruz community and has served as a member of the Board of Directors of Sutter Hospital, the Second Harvest Food Bank, and the United Way of Santa Cruz County and was named "Woman of the Year" by the Santa Cruz Chamber of Commerce; and,

Whereas, bringing the resources of University of California to our local community has been a priority for Chancellor Greenwood, particularly in the areas of support for education through the Educational Partnership Center, the Seymour Marine Discovery Center, the New Teachers Center and the Monterey Bay Educational Consortium; and,

Whereas, Chancellor Greenwood was a vocal supporter of the City's efforts to secure the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Visitors Center, and,

Whereas, Chancellor Greenwood leaves an exceptional legacy for the campus and the community, including the creation of the Baskin School of Engineering, increased number of academic programs, expanded graduate programs and new and vital research centers such as the Institute for Advanced Feminist Research, the STEPS Institute for Innovation in Environmental Research, the Center for Justice, Tolerance and Community, and the Center for Ocean Health; and,

Whereas, Chancellor Greenwood is nationally and internationally recognized as a leader in policy for science and science education; and

Whereas Chancellor Greenwood has worked closely with the City of Santa Cruz on the Santa Cruz Chamber of Commerce's Economic Development Council and on the UCSC Long Range Development Plan; and

Whereas Chancellor Greenwood has made a tremendous impact in communication and cooperation between the City and the University because of her candor, constructive and forward-looking approach; and

Whereas, Chancellor Greenwood has accepted a promotion to the position of Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs for the entire UC system;

Now therefore, I, Scott Kennedy, Mayor of the City of Santa Cruz, do hereby proclaim Tuesday, March 23 as "M.R.C. Greenwood Day" and encourage all citizens to join me in thanking Chancellor Greenwood for her leadership and many contributions she has made to the people and City of Santa Cruz, congratulating her for her many accomplishments in the community, and wishing her well in her future endeavors.

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