Council Resolution Honoring the National Disaster Recovery Fund for Archives Grant Review Committee

August 17, 2018

WHEREAS the National Disaster Recovery Fund for Archives (NDRFA) was established in 2005 by the Society of American Archivists and the Society of Southwest Archivists to address the stabilization and recovery needs of archival repositories that are directly affected by major disasters; and

WHEREAS the NDRFA Grant Review Committee, currently composed of Miriam Meislik (Chair), Richard Cameron, Rebecca Elder, Daniel McCormack, Eve Neiger, Melissa Torres, and Julie Yamashita, have demonstrated exceptional dedication to the mission and goal of the NDRFA fund; and

WHEREAS the NDRFA Grant Review Committee has diligently reviewed every application as it is received and promptly determined recipients so that funds could be awarded swiftly; and

WHEREAS the NDRFA Review Committee has deftly handled a dramatic influx of applications in the past year, awarding more than $30,000 to institutions in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands that are recovering from Hurricanes Maria and Irma; and

WHEREAS the NDRFA Review Committee’s commitment has ensured that recovery support can be provided as quickly as possible to archival collections affected by major disasters; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Society of American Archivists recognizes and thanks the NDRFA Grant Review Committee for its timely and continual dedication to assisting fellow archivists in their time of need.