LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating the Goshen, New York, C.J. Hooker
Middle School Odyssey of the Mind Team upon the occasion of capturing
first place in its division in the New York State 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 endeavors and competitions, 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 scholastic 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 the Goshen, New York, C.J. Hooker Middle School Odyssey of the Mind
Team upon the occasion of capturing first place in its division in the
New York State competition; and
WHEREAS, Odyssey of the Mind is an international educational program
that provides creative problem-solving opportunities for students from
kindergarten through college; team members apply their creativity to
solve problems that range from building mechanical devices to presenting
their own interpretation of literary classics; and
WHEREAS, Odyssey of the Mind teams bring their solutions to competi-
tion on the local, state, and world level; thousands of teams from
throughout the United States and from about 25 other countries partic-
ipate in the program; and
WHEREAS, On March 23, 2013, the Goshen, New York, C.J. Hooker Middle
School Odyssey of the Mind Team showed its creative talents when it
captured first place in its division at the New York State competition
held at SUNY Binghamton; and
WHEREAS, The C.J. Hooker Middle School Odyssey of the Mind Team will
compete in the 34th Annual Odyssey of the Mind World Finals, to be held
at Michigan State University on May 22-25, 2013; the competition will
feature hundreds of teams from countries around the world including
Canada, China, Germany, Hungary, Japan, Kazakhstan, Lithuania, Malaysia,
Poland, Singapore and Uzbekistan; and
WHEREAS, The members of the C.J. Hooker Middle School Odyssey of the
Mind Team that captured first place in its division in the New York
State competition were: Mackenzie Kurck, Kate Laskoski, Abigail Lewis,
Darcy McDowell, Reilly Miller, Freddi Semel and Hannah Welshoff; the
team was coached by Beth Laskoski and Kathy Kurck; their outstanding
performance has clearly made a contribution to the spirit of excellence
which is a tradition of their school and community; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate the Goshen, New York C.J. Hooker Middle School Odyssey of
the Mind Team upon the occasion of capturing first place in its division
in the New York State competition; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the members and coaches of the C.J. Hooker Middle School
Odyssey of the Mind Team.