LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Long Island high school students
upon the occasion of their designation as semifinalists 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 sense 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 Long Island high school students upon the occasion of their desig-
nation as semifinalists 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 Science Talent Search has recog-
nized 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 Science Talent Search competitors have gone on to
win the prestigious Nobel Prize; and
WHEREAS, The 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, Intel Science Talent Search 2013 semifinalist award winners
from Long Island high schools include: Menglu Dong, Great Neck North;
Julia Zhuang, Great Neck North; David Kim, Great Neck South; Cyrus Zhou,
Great Neck South; Meenakshi Krishna, Herricks; Benjamin Pleat, Herricks;
Nick Fiacco, Manhasset; Yonatan David, North Shore Hebrew; Drew Feldman,
Paul D. Schreiber; Minah Kim, Paul D. Schreiber; Arshia Aalami, Roslyn;
Arvind Kumar, Roslyn; Ethan Levine, Roslyn; Alain Sherman, Roslyn; and
WHEREAS, It is appropriate to celebrate the individual accomplishments
of remarkable students in this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Long
Island high school students upon the occasion of their designation as
semifinalists in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search and for their
noteworthy educational and scientific endeavors and achievements; their
outstanding performance has clearly made a contribution to the spirit of
excellence which is a tradition of their respective schools and communi-
ties; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Long Island high school students upon the occasion of their
designation as semifinalists in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the aforesaid Long Island high school students designated as
semifinalists in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search.