A SENATE RESOLUTION electing Laura W. buffaloe, ED.D. to the board of governors of the university of north carolina.

Whereas, Willie J. Gilchrist of Halifax County was reelected by the Senate in 2005 to serve as a member of the Board of Governors of The University of North Carolina for a term of four years; and
Whereas, Willie J. Gilchrist has accepted the appointment of Interim Chancellor at Elizabeth City State University and, in accordance with G.S. 116‑7(b), has resigned from the Board of Governors of The University of North Carolina effective July 11, 2006; and
Whereas, G.S. 116‑7(c) directs the chamber that originally elected a vacating member of the Board of Governors of The University of North Carolina to elect a person to fill that vacancy for the remainder of the unexpired term; and
Whereas, the Senate may determine its own procedure and the Senate Education/Higher Education Committee Cochairs have confirmed that Laura W. Buffaloe, Ed.D. has no disqualifying statutory disabilities; Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate:
SECTION 1.  The following person is elected to the Board of Governors of The University of North Carolina for a term commencing July 17, 2006, and ending June 30, 2009:
(1)	Laura W. Buffaloe, Ed.D. of Halifax County.
SECTION 2.  This resolution is effective upon adoption.