End of an era

It is with great pride and honour that I hand over my office with UDSU tommorrow after 2 long, happy and successful years.

I am confident that I can move on, safe in the knowledge that I leave UDSU as a more accepting, more accessible and more inclusive organization.

It may come as a suprise to some of you, that in September 2009, I almost gave it all up. Internal politics forced me to reconsider my position as my integrity and intentions had been questioned. But I was reminded by a couple of close friends, why I entered union politics in the first place. I'm here to campaign for and with the students, to represent the students, but most of all I am here to "Defend and extend the rights of my fellow students, by creating and maximising opportunity".

I would like to thank a few people now, James Chick & Mike Duckworth can claim the credit for dragging me into this mess in the first place...

I would like to thank jack Clemson for being there to provide a great rivalry for many months, but more so for the great mutual respect we have formed since March.

Can I thank Sally Cunningham for being a rock to us all. Ami Lewis for always smiling, Peter, Sukhi and Dan for obvious reasons.

Last but definately not least, Leoni "Rottweiler" Sullivan. The most committed Disabled Students activist outside of... Well... Me! I owe Leoni so much. For her campaign support, professional and close personal friendship and just for being Leoni... My campaign would not be what it was without her. I know that Barney is leaving UDSU Societies, media and the Sabb office in good hands.

UDSU, its been an honour, a pleasure and a priveledge.

Thanks for the memories

I love you all

Richard "Bull by the Horns" Harris