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ANGEL AT STCL
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ften, I have heard the saying that angels walk among us. Officer Paul Madison
was such an angel, who at South Texas touched so many lives every day. Last month,
Officer Paul Madison passed away from health complications.
Like many students, this writer was shocked to hear about Madison's passing. It
was only last semester that I met Officer Madison. Often, I would stay late to study at
the library. Officer Madison was usually there to walk me out to my car.
After a long night of studying, Officer Madison always cheered me up as we walked
to my car. On those short walks, he reminded me that life is not always about law
school. Also, he shared with me his love for being a police officer,
During those walks, I came to realize that a deeply nice and caring person lived in
Paul Madison. When Madison walked me to my car, he would wait to watch me start
my engine. Then Madison would run down several flights of stairs to wave me on as I
headed out of the garage.
For some reason, Officer Madison always went beyond what was required. It was
this reason that made Officer Madison the kind of person who defines being a police
officer.
However, mine is not the only story of Officer Madison's kindness. Officer Madi-
son shared his spirit and kindness with so many at South Texas. And for this student,
that kindness will not be forgotten. Thank you!
"To do anything in this world worth doing, we must not stand back shivering
and thinking of the cold and danger; but jump in, and scramble through as well as
we can."
- Sydney Smith (1771-1845)
(L-R) Marcel Epps, Jerome Crews, and the late Officer Paul Madison at the front entrance of South Texas.
A Tribute to my Friend
Picasso could never paint a more beautiful human being.
A giant of a man who had a heart to match.
Undeniably a man that had so much to offer.
Life for us that knew him will not be the same, and for that, thank you God for those of
us who did.
So Paul, we met as strangers, but we part as friends.
Anonymous
February 2002
Pholn hx SJ Davidson
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Dear Editor.
I am writing to you to request full student body support for the recycling
proposal. The Environmental Law Society and The Student Bar Association
have joined forces to try to implement recycling for our school. Below. I have
attached the proposal that I have supplied to The Environmental Law Soci-
ety, The Student Bar Association. Dean Dennis, and Bill Hill of Kennedy
Wilson Properties. Currently as students, staff, and faculty of South Texas
we are wasting an exorbitant amount of paper. We need to recycle to ensure
that there are sufficient resources for the future. Thank you for your time
and consideration to this worthy matter,
Sincerely,
Angeline Vachris
Recycling Proposal
Objective
To create and implement a recycling program that would benefit the stu-
dents, faculty, and staff at South Texas College of Law and the Harris County
History
Mike Arrevealo is in charge of the recycling program in Harris County
The County provides pick-up services for many of its institutions including
The Harris County Attorney's Office and our next-door neighbor, the First
and Fourteenth Courts of Appeals. The County benefits from this program as
well, as it receives the funds from the recycled paper. South Texas College
of Law accumulates a copious amount of paper waste that is currently not
being recycled. This accumulation of waste is slowly helping to destroy oui
planet. Some offices of South Texas are already taking advantage of this
opportunity, including Dean Dennis's office.
Plan
There is no cost to our school as we are part of the Harris County and in
the same facility as the First and Fourteenth Courts of Appeals. At first, six
bins would be given to our school. We may add more when necessary. Pris
oners come and collect all the bins and we can request the times and dates
Prisoners currently collect from the Harris County Attorney's Office, and
the First and Fourteenth Court of Appeals. The collection day for the Court
of Appeals is Thursday. There is no pound requirement. Mr. Arrevealo is
willing to work with the school to make this program a success. In addition
we may decorate the large bins to ensure the bins do not detract from the
school. However, the proposed locations will also guarantee that they do not
detract from the school.
Three large, gray, trash receptacles with wheels will be provided. One
will be located on the first floor of the student lounge near the mailboxes. An
excess of paper accrues in this area, due to mail received that is not wanted,
After implementation, unwanted mail and solicitations will be thrown into the
recycle receptacle. The second will be located in the third floor of the library
near the computer printout station. All unwanted printouts and pages that
contain the username are currently being thrown into the trash. Now, the
unwanted printouts will be thrown into the recycling bin. The third bin will be
located in the Law Review suite.
The other three bins are small, blue bins with the recycling logo in white
One will be placed in the faculty copy room to collect unwanted copies. One
will be placed on the fourth floor of the library's copy center to collect un
wanted copies. The last one will be located on the eighth floor, in the mailroom
Thank you for your time and attention,
Angeline Vachris
Environmental Law Society
David Swick
Student Body President
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