SENATE RESOLUTION No. 1823
A Resolution in memory of Robert ``Forrest'' Smiarowski.
WHEREAS, Robert ``Forrest'' Smiarowski, a student at Wichita State
University, was killed February 11, 1999, in an unfortunate automobile
accident; and
WHEREAS, Robert Smiarowski was majoring in marketing and was
to graduate December 1999. His family will receive his degree for him
posthumously; and
WHEREAS, Robert Smiarowski was an enthusiastic Wichita State
University (WSU) fan. He had every piece of WSU clothing and promoted
the university by working as a tour guide for the university. He became
a member of the WSU Spirit Squad in August 1998 as WU Shock. For
the fall semester he was the only WSU mascot and was very proud and
excited to be the first person to be seen in the new WU Shock costume;
and
WHEREAS, Robert Smiarowski was a member of the Sigma Alpha
Epsilon fraternity. He served on the Scholarship Committee and helped
raise money for Big Brothers and Big Sisters, and as well assisted with
Alpha Phi's Cardiac Arrest; and
WHEREAS, Robert Smiarowski had worked for the WSU Police De-
partment since 1996 as a security desk worker and was in charge of train-
ing new staff. He was a conscientious security officer who made it his job
to know personally the students he met in the halls of WSU buildings;
and
WHEREAS, Robert Smiarowski was known by his friends as an
unique person, someone who loved to have a good time, to make people
laugh, and someone who would do anything for his friends. His death has
been felt keenly by his fellow students, faculty and staff, and administra-
tors at Wichita State University: Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate of the State of Kansas: That we extend
our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Robert ``Forrest''
Smiarowski; and
Be it further resolved: That the Secretary of the Senate be directed
to provide six enrolled copies of this resolution to Senator Gooch.
Senate Resolution No. 1823 was sponsored by Senators Gooch, Donovan,
Feleciano, Lawrence and RansonI hereby certify that the above RESOLUTION originated in the SENATE,
and was adopted by that body
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