LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Benjamin Kornick upon the occasion of
winning Best of Category at the Intel International Science and Engi-
neering Fair

WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to commend and pay
tribute to those young people who, by achieving outstanding success in
educational competition, have inspired and brought pride to our majestic
Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Benjamin Kornick upon the occasion of winning Best of Category at the
Intel International Science and Engineering Fair; and
WHEREAS, A 17-year old student from Roslyn Heights, New York, Benjamin
Kornick's research project in the behavioral and social sciences catego-
ry was called "OMG: Look Who Joined Facebook! The Relationship Between
Parenting and Adolescent Risk Behaviors"; and
WHEREAS, Benjamin Kornick's research of 133 students found that
parents can be more effective in curbing risky behavior such as, cyber
bullying, and sharing inappropriate information by setting limits; and
WHEREAS, Educational competitions which serve to better prepare our
students for their future participation in the behavioral and social
sciences are worthy of praise and support; and
WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, this
scholar now stands honorably, with just pride in his accomplishments and
in eager anticipation of future challenges, understanding and appreciat-
ing the caring counsel and support provided by his teachers, coaches and
parents; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Benjamin Kornick upon the occasion of winning Best of Category at
the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Benjamin Kornick.