LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Emma McNamara of Sanford H.
Calhoun High School upon the occasion of being named a semifinalist in
the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend and pay
tribute to those who, by achieving outstanding success in their educa-
tional and scientific endeavors, have inspired and brought pride to our
majestic Empire State; and
WHEREAS, It is also the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize
the dedication and commitment of our young people who distinguish them-
selves through excellence in science competition; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Emma McNamara of Sanford H. Calhoun High School upon the occasion
of being named a semifinalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search;
and
WHEREAS, Once known as the Westinghouse competition, the Intel Science
Talent Search is the oldest of its type in the nation, and is the coun-
try's most prestigious science scholarship competition; and
WHEREAS, For more than 60 years, the Intel Science Talent Search has
recognized and rewarded the country's top young science students; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, this competition has gained broad acclaim in
the academic and scientific communities; educators, scientists, engi-
neers and journalists throughout the United States have enthusiastically
supported this annual event; and
WHEREAS, Six former Intel Science Talent Search competitors have gone
on to win the prestigious Nobel Prize; and
WHEREAS, The Intel Science Talent Search was created to encourage high
school seniors who demonstrate exceptional ability in science, math and
engineering through individual research projects; and
WHEREAS, Colleges and universities regard the Intel Science Talent
Search semifinalist award to be evidence of exceptional scientific prom-
ise; and
WHEREAS, Emma McNamara, a senior at Sanford H. Calhoun High School in
Merrick, New York, was recently named a semifinalist in the annual Intel
Science Talent Search which awards scholarships to recognize the
outstanding science research of high school seniors; and
WHEREAS, Emma McNamara's 2013 Intel Science Talent Search project was
entitled, "Female Dominance Hierarchies as a Predictor of Relative
Canine Size Dimorphism in the Macaca Genus"; her research aimed to link
levels of canine dimorphism within a specific type of behaviorally
diverse monkey called macaques; and
WHEREAS, Emma McNamara's results indicated that there is a positive
correlation between the degree of intolerance in female hierarchies and
levels of canine dimorphism; this is likely due to the fact that, when
females are more intolerant, the selective pressures lay more heavily on
females than males; by confirming this correlation, the selective
factors for a key evolutionary question have become clearer; and
WHEREAS, It is appropriate to celebrate and applaud the individual
accomplishments of remarkable students in this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Emma
McNamara of Sanford H. Calhoun High School upon the occasion of her
designation as a semifinalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search,
and for her noteworthy educational and scientific endeavors and achieve-
ments; her outstanding performance has clearly made a contribution to
the spirit of excellence which is a tradition of her school and communi-
ty; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Emma McNamara of Sanford H. Calhoun High School upon the
occasion of being named a semifinalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent
Search; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Emma McNamara.