LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Caroline Moore upon the occasion of
being named Young Astronomer of the Year for the International Year of
Astronomy 2009 by iOptron Corporation

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to call attention to
those young people within our midst whose nationally acclaimed accom-
plishments bring pride to their families, their communities, and to the
State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Caroline Moore upon the occasion of being named Young Astronomer of the
Year for the International Year of Astronomy 2009 by iOptron Corpo-
ration; and
WHEREAS, A young woman of singular distinction and superlative abili-
ty, Caroline Moore has established a purposefulness of life rarely
achieved in youthful years; at the age of 14, she became the youngest
person to discover a supernova; and
WHEREAS, As part of the Puckett Observatory Supernova Search Team,
Caroline Moore spent months in front of her computer looking through
data; then one night she saw something out of the ordinary in the
constellation Pegasus; and
WHEREAS, A week after submitting it to the International Astronomical
Union, Caroline Moore received a phone call confirming that what she
discovered was one of the dimmest supernovas ever found; and
WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, Caro-
line Moore now stands honorably, with just pride in her accomplishments
and in eager anticipation of future challenges, understanding and appre-
ciating the caring counsel and support provided by her teachers, coaches
and parents; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when young
people of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Caroline Moore upon the occasion of being named Young Astronomer
of the Year for the International Year of Astronomy 2009 by iOptron
Corporation, and extend to her its best wishes for a future of purpose-
ful success and well-being, fully confident of her response to a promis-
ing future and appreciative of the model she represents for all aspiring
young people of the Empire State; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Caroline Moore.