LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring the 2012 Fayetteville-Manlius High
School Olympiad Team upon the occasion of winning its 10th consecutive
NYS Science Olympiad Competition

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 sense 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 honor the
2012 Fayetteville-Manlius High School Olympiad Team upon the occasion of
winning its 10th consecutive NYS Science Olympiad Competition; and
WHEREAS, The Science Olympiad is a national non-profit organization
dedicated to improving the quality of K-12 science education, increasing
male, female and minority interest in science, creating a technological-
ly-literate workforce and providing for recognition for outstanding
achievement by both students and teachers; these goals are achieved by
participating in Science Olympiad tournaments and non-competitive
events, incorporating Science Olympiad into classroom curriculum and
attending teacher training institutes; and
WHEREAS, The Science Olympiad mission is to promote and improve
student interest in science and to improve the quality of K-12 science
education throughout the Nation; and
WHEREAS, The vision of the Science Olympiad is to: create a passion
for learning science by supporting elementary and secondary Science
Olympiad tournaments at building, district, county, state and national
levels with an emphasis on teamwork and a commitment to excellence;
improve the quality of K-12 science education throughout the Nation by
changing the way science is perceived and the way it is taught, with an
emphasis on problem solving and hands-on, minds-on, constructivist
learning practices; celebrate and recognize the outstanding achievement
of both students and teachers in the areas of science and technology;
and promote partnerships among community, businesses, industry, govern-
ment and education; and
WHEREAS, The specific purposes of the Science Olympiad are to: bring
science to life, show how science works, emphasize problem solving
aspects of science and the understanding of science concepts; develop
teamwork and cooperative learning strategies among students; make
science education more exciting so more students will enroll in science
courses and engage in other science activities; promote high levels of
achievement and a commitment to excellence; demonstrate that American
students can perform at levels that surpass expectations of practicing
scientists and engineers; and attract more students to professional and
technical careers in science, technology and science teaching; and
WHEREAS, The 2012 Fayetteville-Manlius High School Olympiad Team
competed at the New York State Science Olympiad, held on March 30-31,
2012, at Canisius College and captured its 10th consecutive NYS Science
Olympiad Competition Championship; and
WHEREAS, The members of the 2012 Fayetteville-Manlius High School
Olympiad Team are: Colin Barber, Nicholas Billmyer, Brittney Buckingham,
Hannah Bucklin, Molly Bucklin, Kenneth Friedman, Wilburt Geng, Ryan
Izant, Adam Jackson, David Kim, John Roberts, Lila Rodgers, Sara Rusig-
nuolo, Elliot Tan (Captain), and Kathryn Toffolo; and

WHEREAS, Instrumental in the success and outstanding achievement of
the 2012 Fayetteville-Manlius High School Olympiad Team were coaches:
Mr. R.J. Hartwell (Head Coach), Mrs. Jamie Cucinotta, Mr. Joshua Buch-
man, and Mrs. Erin Concannon; 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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor the 2012
Fayetteville-Manlius High School Olympiad Team upon the occasion of
winning its 10th consecutive NYS Science Olympiad Competition; this
outstanding performance has clearly made a contribution to the spirit of
excellence which is a tradition of Fayetteville-Manlius High School;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor the 2012 Fayetteville-Manlius High School Olympiad Team upon the
occasion of winning its 10th consecutive NYS Science Olympiad Competi-
tion; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the members and coaches of the 2012 Fayetteville-Manlius High
School Olympiad Team.