"She has kept me balanced because I think I have kept her balanced," he said.
Seton spent the remainder of the meeting recognizing council members and officers for their outstanding work. The "Hall of Fame" award went to Council Treasurer Sterling P.A. Darling '01, who Seton called the "the single most knowledgeable person of student affairs."
"If I could nominate someone to replace [Dean of Students Archie C. Epps III] as dean of students, I would nominate Sterling," Seton said.
On the heels of the success of his final council bill, Nelson, a three-year council member, received the Rudd Coffey '97 award for lifetime achievement.
The Adams House senior, who is also a Crimson editor, received a standing ovation from the council after being praised by Seton as "the epitome of integrity and intellect."
After thanking the council for their work, Seton encouraged members to take pride in all they accomplished during the eventful semester.
"Don't let anyone get you down, because you don't deserve it," he said.