Despite the mood of accomplishment, the after-effects of the abrupt resignation of former Vice President Ian W. Nichols ’06 seemed evident in some representatives’ closing remarks at Monday’s farewell meeting.

Student Affairs Committee (SAC) Chair Aaron D. Chadbourne ’06 advised the UC not to give in to political bickering in years to come.

“The times that the Council has been at its worst have been when its members lose sight of why we’re all here, what we are doing, and get bogged down in political infighting, maneuvering, and jockeying behind the scenes that creates the type of uncomfortable atmosphere that characterized the events leading up to and following the resignation of our Vice President last week,” he said.

Chadbourne announced last week that he would not be seeking re-election to the UC after six semesters, after some said that he had planned to seek the vacated vice presidential office.

Justin R. Chapa ’05—who was inducted on Monday into the UC Hall of Fame, an honor accorded to one senior member each year—reiterated Chadbourne’s advice.

“Put those personal animosities aside,” Chapa said to the UC. He added that in his experience on the UC, political motivations could prevent members from being friends.

Glazer said after Chapa’s remarks that this has been the “friendliest year” he’s served on the UC.

“It’s always better when after the debate’s over we can all walk home together,” Glazer said.

UC member Laura C. Settlemyer ’05 received the Coffey-Rollert award for outstanding service, and informal legislation was passed to commend the UC’s seniors.

—Staff writer Liz C. Goodwin can be reached at goodwin@fas.harvard.edu