LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Tom Wang, of Wheatley High School,
on earning Second Place Overall in the Medicine Category at the 2012
Long Island Science and Engineering Fair

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor the youth of
today, and leaders of tomorrow, whose character and achievements exem-
plify the ideals and values cherished by this great State and nation;
and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Tom Wang, a Senior at Wheatley High School, on earning Second Place
Overall in the Medicine Category at the 2012 Long Island Science and
Engineering Fair; and
WHEREAS, Tom Wang's noteworthy project is entitled "Expanding Leish-
maniasis and Cancer Detection Using Molecular Imprinting for a Novel
Point-of-Care Diagnostic Device," which he conducted with another
student who attended Garden City High School; and
WHEREAS, In achieving this high academic honor, Tom Wang may take just
pride in the inspiration and contribution to the spirit of excellence he
brings to Old Westbury, New York's Wheatley High School; and
WHEREAS, Tom Wang stands poised on the threshold of a broad and chal-
lenging world, a testament to the love and nurturing care of his family,
teachers and friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Tom Wang upon the occasion of earning Second Place Overall
in the Medicine Category at the 2012 Long Island Science and Engineering
Fair, and to wish him continued success in all his future endeavors; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Tom Wang.