Honor Physics Team Win

Senate Resolution No. 3692 BY: Senator JACOBS COMMENDING the Franklin Middle School Physics Team upon the occasion of winning the 2017 Buffalo State College Physics Olympics WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to commend and pay tribute to those who, by achieving outstanding success in their educational 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 themselves 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 commend the Franklin Middle School Physics Team upon the occasion of winning the 2017 Buffalo State College Physics Olympics in their division; and WHEREAS, The annual competition is sponsored by the Western New York Physics Teachers Association and both the Physics Department and New York State Master Teacher Program at Buffalo State College; and WHEREAS, The Franklin Middle School Physics Team members include: Alden Volle, David Lang, and Dawson Hofschneider; and WHEREAS, The team did exceptionally well in three required events, Parachute Egg Drop, Medieval Catapult, and Newspaper Tower; and WHEREAS, It is appropriate to celebrate the educational and scientific accomplishments of remarkable schools such as the Franklin Middle School, and its students, coaches and teachers; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend the Franklin Middle School Physics Team upon the occasion of winning the 2017 Buffalo State College Physics Olympics; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the members of the Franklin Middle School Physics Team.