LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Mrs. Jamie Cucinotta as coach of the
Fayetteville-Manlius High School Science Olympiad Team upon the occasion
of her retirement after many years of dedicated service

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and character
whose endeavors have enhanced the quality of science education in this
great State; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend and pay
tribute to those who, by achieving outstanding success in educational
and scientific endeavors, have inspired and brought pride to our majes-
tic Empire State; and
WHEREAS, It is also the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize
the dedication and commitment of those in the educational field who
teach, coach and mentor our young people in academic and science compe-
titions; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Mrs.
Jamie Cucinotta as coach of the Fayetteville-Manlius High School Science
Olympiad Team upon the occasion of her retirement after many years of
dedicated service; and
WHEREAS, The New York State Science Olympiad (NYSSO) is dedicated to
improving the quality of science education in grades 5-12, increasing
male, female and minority interest in science, creating a technological-
ly literate workforce and providing recognition for outstanding achieve-
ment in science and technology; these goals are achieved by providing
opportunities for teams of students to participate in 22 regional and
state Science Olympiad tournaments across New York State; and
WHEREAS, NYSSO also promotes the inclusion of Science Olympiad activ-
ities in classroom curricula and provides teacher training at seminars
and an annual coaches workshop; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Jamie Cucinotta has been actively involved with the New
York State Science Olympiad for 26 years; and
WHEREAS, As a coach and mentor of Fayetteville-Manlius High School
Science Olympiad teams since 1998, Mrs. Jamie Cucinotta has been instru-
mental in the outstanding and enduring successes of the team over the
years; and
WHEREAS, The 2004 Fayetteville-Manlius High School Science Olympiad
Team which captured the national championship was nurtured by the skill,
knowledge and leadership of Mrs. Jamie Cucinotta as its Head Coach; and
WHEREAS, It is appropriate to celebrate the educational and scientific
accomplishments of remarkable schools, students, coaches and teachers in
this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, The auspicious occasion of the retirement of Mrs. Jamie Cuci-
notta presents a unique opportunity for this Legislative Body to recog-
nize and pay tribute to her distinguished career; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals 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
commend Mrs. Jamie Cucinotta upon the occasion of her retirement, and
honor her for her significant contributions to science education in New
York State; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mrs. Jamie Cucinotta.