Resolution Commending Governor Brown
February, 2014
Whereas continuing concerns about state budgets have placed pressure on all elements of California government, and
Whereas the federal government has attempted to place sometimes unreasonable and expensive mandates on the states regarding standardized testing, and
Whereas Governor Jerry Brown has helped direct recent increased revenues toward public schools and prioritized funding for K-12 schools, and
Whereas Governor Brown has courageously resisted excessive testing for California public school students, in the face of threatened funding cuts from Washington,
Therefore
Be it resolved that the California Association of Teachers of English (CATE) commend Governor Brown for his support of public education, which demonstrates his commitment to California’s future.
CATE 2014: Board Resolution
Commendation of the Convention Committee
This convention happens only because of the efforts of many teachers and other volunteers who donate their time and energy to make this weekend possible.
Let it be resolved that the California Association of Teachers of English (CATE) thank and commend the following outstanding volunteers and members of the convention committee:
| Convention Chair | Carole LeCren, La Jolla High School, San Diego |
| Convention Coordinator | Michelle Berry, Retired, Windsor High School, Windsor |
| Senior Convention Coordinator | Punky Fristrom, Retired, San Diego Unified School District |
| Program Chair | William Foreman, CSU Stanislaus, Turlock |
| Registration Area | Richard Hockensmith, Summit High School, Fontana |
| Hospitality Chair | Jo Anne Mitchell, John Marshall High School, Los Angeles |
| College Credit Chair | Kim Flachmann, CSU Bakersfield, Bakersfield |
| Autograph Chair | Felicia Heck, Vista del Lago High School, Moreno Valley |
| New Teachers Booth | Akiko Morimoto, Retired, Washington Middle School, Vista |
| President’s Reception | Elizabeth McAninch, Mercy High School, San Francisco |
| Technology/AV Co-Chairs | Robert Chapman, Eureka High School, Eureka Brian Jeffrey, Montclair High School, Montclair |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Angus Dunstan, California State University, Sacramento |
| Convention Photographer | Ron Lauderbach, Retired, San Ysidro High School, San Diego |
| Major Speakers Chair | Nancy Himel, Paramount High School, Paramount |
| CATE Membership Booth | Joan Williams, Retired, Arcata High School, Arcata |
| Pre-Convention | Jayne Marlink, California Writing Project, Berkeley |
| CATE Treasurer | Anne Fristrom, Retired, San Diego |
| Exhibits/Advertising Manager | Nancy Himel, Paramount High School, Paramount |
| Registrar | Cindy Conlin, Stratham, New Hampshire |
| Flyer/Program Publication | Carole LeCren, La Jolla High School, San Diego |
| Printer | Rick and Carol Benson, Golden Ink Litho, San Diego |