LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Joe Landolina of Pine Bush, New
York, upon the occasion of his outstanding invention of a gel to
instantly stop bleeding

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to act in accord with
its long-standing traditions, honoring the youth of today, and leaders
of tomorrow, whose character and achievements best exemplify ideals and
values cherished by this great State and Nation; and
WHEREAS, It is also the custom of this Legislative Body to commend and
pay tribute to those young people who, by achieving outstanding success
in their educational and other endeavors, 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 congratu-
late Joe Landolina of Pine Bush, New York, upon the occasion of his
outstanding invention of a gel to instantly stop bleeding; and
WHEREAS, A junior at the Polytechnic Institute at New York University,
Joe Landolina of Pine Bush, New York, is simultaneously pursuing his
bachelor's degree in biomolecular and chemical engineering, and a
master's degree in bio-medical engineering; and
WHEREAS, While still a teenager, just starting his college career as a
freshman, Joe Landolina entered a competition held by the NYU Stern
School of Business; he won second place and captured first place in a
subsequent competition held at NYU Poly; and
WHEREAS, The novel idea that Joe Landolina entered in competitions at
NYU Stern School of Business and NYU Poly involved the innovative
creation of a gooey substance with the consistency of toothpaste that
would stop the bleeding for trauma victims, replacing the old method of
applying pressure; he has named his invention, "Veti-gel"; and
WHEREAS, Joe Landolina's website proclaims that Veti-gel "instantly
stops bleeding without the need to apply pressure; it adheres to the
sides of the wound which allows it to combat the high pressure of
severely bleeding wounds"; and
WHEREAS, Veti-gel is poised to become a revolutionary new tool for
military emergency responders and surgeons; and
WHEREAS, Veti-gel is awaiting FDA approval for use; it may be approved
for veterinarian use within a year, and thereafter for use by the mili-
tary and emergency medical services; and
WHEREAS, Joe Landolina has so eminently displayed ability, talent and
maturity so rarely attained in youthful years; and
WHEREAS, This occasion presents a unique opportunity for this Legisla-
tive Body to commend Joe Landolina upon the occasion of his outstanding
scholastic career and innovative accomplishment; and
WHEREAS, Recognizing the value of his learning experience, as well as
the fruits of his dedicated labor, Joe Landolina now stands with poise
and purpose to face the challenges of new experiences; and
WHEREAS, It is appropriate to celebrate the individual accomplishments
of remarkable students in this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to recognize and
applaud Joe Landolina for his noteworthy educational and innovative
endeavors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Joe Landolina of Pine Bush, New York, upon the occasion of
his outstanding invention of a gel to instantly stop bleeding; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Joe Landolina.