Student Assembly

Whereas, school traditions connect Cornellians, both young and old and create the sense of community we desire

Whereas, Cornell’s athletic teams have been a source of pride and tradition for generations of Cornellians

Whereas, Cornell currently does not have an official mascot

Whereas, In 1916, the Cornell varsity football team collected $25 to b;uy a black bear cub, which they named Touchdown, to serve as a mascot

Whereas, Since that day, Touchdown the Bear has served as the de facto mascot of Cornell University

Be it therefore resolved, that the Student Assembly urge President Skorton and the Board of Trustees to declare Touchdown the Bear the official mascot of Cornell University

Respectfully Submitted,

Geoffrey Block ‘14
At-Large Representative, Student Assemly