Honor Maria Kogan's Science Win

Senate Resolution No. 540 BY: Senator PHILLIPS CONGRATULATING Maria Kogan upon the occasion of winning a 1st-round prize in the Regeneron Science Talent Search WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to commend and pay tribute to those young people who, by achieving outstanding success in educational competition, have inspired and brought pride to our majestic Empire State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Maria Kogan upon the occasion of winning a 1st-round prize in the Regeneron Science Talent Search; and WHEREAS, Educational competitions which serve to better prepare our students for their future participation in the areas of Science and Technology are worthy of praise and support; and WHEREAS, The Regeneron Science Talent Search, founded in 1942, is the country's oldest student research competition and is based in Westchester County; and WHEREAS, First round winners of this auspicious competition, known as scholars, each receive two thousand dollars with a matching amount for their schools; and WHEREAS, A student at Paul D. Schreiber High School, Maria Kogan, in achieving this high academic honor, may take just pride in the inspiration and contribution to the spirit of excellence she brings to her family, friends, community and school; and WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, this scholar now stands honorably, with just pride in her accomplishments and in eager anticipation of future challenges, understanding and appreciating the caring counsel and support provided by her teachers, coaches and parents; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to congratulate Maria Kogan upon the occasion of winning a 1st-round prize in the Regeneron Science Talent Search; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Maria Kogan.