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 buy 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 Assembly