LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 50th Annual Dutchess County
Regional Science Fair

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those insti-
tutions and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of
the community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the 50th Annual Dutchess County Regional Science Fair to be held
on Saturday, April 4, 2009, in Poughkeepsie, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Dutchess County Regional Science Fair was started in 1959
by the Dutchess County Dental Society with IBM funding in response to
the successful launch of Sputnik by the Soviet Union; the purpose was to
enhance science education in schools; and
WHEREAS, Since then, students throughout Dutchess County have been
presenting their research and receiving valuable feedback from profes-
sionals in various fields of science and engineering; the Dutchess Coun-
ty Regional Science Fair has directly benefited more than 10,000
students over the past 50 years; and
WHEREAS, The Dutchess County Regional Science Fair is affiliated with
the International Science and Engineering Fair; the purpose of the fair
is to: stimulate in young people an active interest in science and engi-
neering; provide an educational experience through being exposed to the
judges and other exhibits; and to give public recognition to talented
students for the work they have achieved; and
WHEREAS, The Dutchess County Regional Science Fair is a competition
based on the quality of projects done by the students; the results are
disclosed through exhibits and oral presentations; and
WHEREAS, The Dutchess County Regional Science Fair is open to all
qualified students from fifth through 12th grades attending any public,
private, parochial or home school in Dutchess County; in order to quali-
fy, students must be top place winners in their local science fairs; the
categories are as follows: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics,
computer science, engineering, earth and space sciences, environmental
sciences, and behavioral and social sciences; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when insti-
tutions and events of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to
our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citi-
zens of the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 50th Annual Dutchess County Regional Science Fair; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Maung S. Htoo.