LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating the Voorheesville Middle School
Odyssey of the Mind Team upon the occasion of capturing first place at
the New York State Competition

WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to commend and pay
tribute to those young people who have inspired and brought pride to our
majestic Empire State by achieving outstanding success in educational
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 the Voorheesville Middle School Odyssey of the Mind Team upon the
occasion of capturing first place at the New York State Competition; and
WHEREAS, In its winning performance, the Voorheesville Middle School
Odyssey of the Mind Team performed an original mini-play based on the
ancient Greek story of the hero Hercules and his classic labors; and
WHEREAS, Last year, the Voorheesville Middle School Odyssey of the
Mind Team competed at the World Finals in Maryland and finished 9th in
their age group out of 54 national and international teams; and
WHEREAS, The Voorheesville Middle School Odyssey of the Mind Team was
coached by Jean Mackay and the members were: Alex Relyea, Lydia Parker,
Sarah Murray, Braedon Morrison, Ben Mackay, Wolfie Gehring and Matt
Feller; and
WHEREAS, The Odyssey of the Mind Competition teaches students to learn
creative problem-solving methods, encouraging individual expression,
imaginative thinking and team building skills in order to achieve
solutions; and
WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, these
scholars now stand honorably, with just pride in their accomplishments
and in eager anticipation of future challenges, understanding and appre-
ciating the caring counsel and support provided by their teachers, fami-
ly and friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate the Voorheesville Middle School Odyssey of the Mind Team
upon the occasion of capturing first place at the New York State Compe-
tition, and offer them its best wishes for a future of purposeful
success and well-being; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Voorheesville Middle School Odyssey of the Mind Team.