when one is in a position where he/she can help others, do it.. Forwarding a resume will do NO harm to himself, whether that applicant makes it or not later on..
think of this, life is full of variables.. can he (your hu*****and) be absolutely sure that in his life time, he will NEVER need any help from anybody at any point of his life?
to him, forwarding a resume is a simple act, but it may means a lot to that someone who needs help desperately..