LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating the Icebreakers team and coaching
staff upon the occasion of capturing the first Long Island Lego League
Championship

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to act, in accord with
its long-standing traditions, honoring the youth of today, and leaders
of tomorrow, whose character and achievements best exemplify the ideals
and values cherished by this great State and Nation; and
WHEREAS, It is also the sense of this Legislative Body to commend and
pay tribute to those young people who, by achieving outstanding success
in community competitions and contests, 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 congratu-
late the Icebreakers team and coaching staff upon the occasion of
capturing the first Long Island Lego League Championship; and
WHEREAS, The Girl Scouts of Nassau County sponsored the Icebreakers
team to participate in Long Island's First Lego League Championship
competition; this team was composed of six girls, age 12, from the towns
of North Merrick, Farmingdale, and Freeport: Brianna Kitchener, Erin
Harding, Heather Murray, Maggie Miller, Caeley Looney and Tara Camp-
bell-Hicks; and
WHEREAS, In only its second year of competition, on January 11, 2009,
the Icebreakers captured the Champions Award in Long Island's First Lego
League Championship with the best overall score in four categories:
Teamwork, Robot Performance, Technical Abilities, and Presentation of a
Research Project; their score for Robot Performance was the fourth high-
est of all 50 teams in the competition; and
WHEREAS, In winning this championship, the Icebreakers excelled not
only in their robotic knowledge and enthusiasm, but in their gracious
professionalism and respect as well; and
WHEREAS, By capturing the Long Island Lego League Championship, the
Icebreakers are headed to Atlanta in April to represent Long Island in
the First Lego League World Festival being held at Centennial Olympic
Park; this festival is a two and a half day event celebrating team,
robotic, and project accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, The skill and talent displayed by this team is due in great
part to the efforts of coaches, Steve and Diane Kitchener; skilled and
inspirational mentors, respected for their ability to develop potential
into excellence; and
WHEREAS, The Icebreakers team was outstanding, and the team members
were loyally and enthusiastically supported by family, fans, friends and
the community at large; and
WHEREAS, The hallmarks of the Icebreakers team, were a sisterhood of
ability, of good sportsmanship and honor, demonstrating that these team
players are second to none; and
WHEREAS, The Icebreakers team members have proven themselves to be an
unbeatable combination of talents, reflecting favorably on their commu-
nity; and
WHEREAS, These team members have so eminently displayed ability,
talent and maturity so rarely attained in youthful years; and
WHEREAS, It is appropriate to celebrate the individual and team accom-
plishments of remarkable young people who participate in competitions
and contests and who have achieved noteworthy recognition for their
successful efforts; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to recognize and applaud the
Icebreakers team and coaching staff upon the occasion of their outstand-
ing success and achievement; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and notable accomplishments are brought to our
attention, they should be recognized by all the citizens of this great
Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate the members of the Icebreakers team: Brianna Kitchener,
Erin Harding, Heather Murray, Maggie Miller, Caeley Looney and Tara
Campbell-Hicks; and coaches, Steve and Diane Kitchener; upon the occa-
sion of capturing the first Long Island Lego League Championship; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the team members and coaching staff of the Icebreakers Lego
Team.