LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Chelsea Jurman upon the occasion of
capturing Fifth Place in the prestigious Intel Science Contest

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to act, in accord with
its long-standing traditions, to honor the youth of today and leaders of
tomorrow, whose character and achievements exemplify the ideals and
values cherished by this great State and Nation; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to honor Chelsea Jurman upon
the occasion of capturing Fifth Place in the Intel Science Contest, one
of the most prestigious and competitively advanced science research
contests for high school students in the country; and
WHEREAS, Sponsored by Intel Corp. since 1998, the Science Contest is
the oldest and most highly regarded pre-college science competition in
the country; alumni of the program hold more than 100 of the most covet-
ed science and math honors in the world, including the Nobel Prize, the
National Medal of Science, the MacArthur Foundation Fellowship and the
Fields Medal; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of her extraordinary accomplishment, 17-year-
old Chelsea Jurman was awarded a scholarship and was granted with the
distinct honor of meeting and shaking hands with President Barack Obama
at the White House; and
WHEREAS, A senior at Roslyn High School, Chelsea Jurman represents the
best development of the potential which is inherent in our most precious
resource, our youth; and
WHEREAS, In achieving this high academic honor, Chelsea Jurman 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, Chelsea Jurman has distinguished herself as a young woman of
superlative ability, establishing a high standard of academic excellence
and purposefulness of life rarely achieved in youthful years; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to call attention to
those young people within our midst whose extraordinary accomplishments
bring pride to their families, their communities, and to the State of
New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Chelsea Jurman upon the occasion of capturing Fifth Place in the
prestigious Intel Science Contest, extending to her the best wishes of
this Legislative Body for a future of purposeful success and well-being,
fully confident of her response to a promising 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 Chelsea Jurman.