LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Joshua Cohen of John F. Kennedy
High School upon the occasion of being named a semifinalist in the 2011
Intel Science Talent Search

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend and pay
tribute to those who, by achieving outstanding success in their educa-
tional and scientific endeavors, have inspired and brought pride to our
majestic Empire State; and
WHEREAS, It is also the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize
the dedication and commitment of our young people who distinguish them-
selves through excellence in science 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 Joshua Cohen of John F. Kennedy High School upon the occasion of
being named a semifinalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search; and
WHEREAS, Once known as the Westinghouse competition, the Intel Science
Talent Search is the oldest of its type in the nation, and is the coun-
try's most prestigious science scholarship competition; and
WHEREAS, For more than 60 years, the Science Talent Search has recog-
nized and rewarded the country's top young science students; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, this competition has gained broad acclaim in
the academic and scientific communities; educators, scientists, engi-
neers and journalists throughout the United States have enthusiastically
supported this annual event; and
WHEREAS, Six former Science Talent Search competitors have gone on to
win the prestigious Nobel Prize; and
WHEREAS, The Science Talent Search was created to encourage high
school seniors who demonstrate exceptional ability in science, math and
engineering through individual research projects; and
WHEREAS, Colleges and universities regard the Intel Science Talent
Search semifinalist award to be evidence of exceptional scientific prom-
ise; and
WHEREAS, The 2011 Intel Science Talent Search, administered by the
Society for Science and the Public, attracted 1,774 entries; 300 were
awarded semifinalist accolades; and
WHEREAS, Joshua Cohen, a senior at John F. Kennedy High School in
Bellmore, New York, was recently named a semifinalist in the annual
Intel Science Talent Search which awards scholarships to recognize the
outstanding science research of high school seniors; and
WHEREAS, Joshua Cohen's 2011 Intel Science Talent Search project was
entitled, "Atmospheric Properties of Biogenic Aerosols Produced by
Mangroves"; it investigated the atmospheric properties of aerosols
produced by tropical plants, namely red and black mangroves; and
WHEREAS, In order to accomplish his award winning science project,
Joshua Cohen spent the summer of 2010 peering into a high-powered micro-
scope at SUNY Stony Brook studying aerosols - solids and liquids
suspended inside gas molecules so small as to be imperceptible to the
human eye; and
WHEREAS, In addition, at John F. Kennedy High School, Joshua Cohen is
vice president and treasurer of the science club and has competed annu-
ally in Science Olympiad in the astronomy and protein-modeling catego-
ries; he is also on the math team through which he has competed in the
Nassau County Interscholastic Math League; he also plays tenor saxophone
and achieved the highest level mark in the New York State School Music
Association's annual solo competition; and
WHEREAS, Joshua Cohen is a National Merit semifinalist and a member of
the National, Science, Math, Spanish and Music honor societies; he has

maintained a 100.1 average at John F. Kennedy High School over the past
three and a half years; and
WHEREAS, It is appropriate to celebrate and applaud the individual
accomplishments of remarkable students in this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Joshua
Cohen of John F. Kennedy High School upon the occasion of his desig-
nation as a semifinalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search, and
for his noteworthy educational and scientific endeavors and achieve-
ments; his outstanding performance has clearly made a contribution to
the spirit of excellence which is a tradition of his school and communi-
ty; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Joshua Cohen of John F. Kennedy High School upon the occa-
sion of being named a semifinalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent
Search; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Joshua Cohen of John F. Kennedy High School, Bellmore, New
York 11710.