LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating the Great Neck North Middle
School's Lego's Blazing Robotics Team upon the occasion of capturing
first place in the First LEGO League 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 Great Neck North Middle School's Lego's Blazing Robotics Team
upon the occasion of capturing first place in the First LEGO League
competition; and
WHEREAS, The First LEGO League is open to students in grades four
through eight; these students are challenged to build LEGO-based robots
to complete tasks based on a theme; and
WHEREAS, Participation in First (For Inspiration and Recognition of
Science and Technology) LEGO League events affords students the opportu-
nity to apply real-world math and science concepts as well as develop
critical thinking, time management and presentation skills; students
learn to work as a group using collaboration and effective communi-
cation; and
WHEREAS, The theme for the 2013 First LEGO League competition was
helping senior citizens make their lives easier; and
WHEREAS, In its first year of competing in the First LEGO League tour-
nament, the Great Neck North Middle School's Lego's Blazing Robotics
Team captured first place; the team's winning effort involved designing
and creating a system that alerts senior citizens to turn off the stove
burner when a pot is removed from the stove; and
WHEREAS, The members of the Great Neck North Middle School's Lego's
Blazing Robotics Team that captured first place in the 2013 First LEGO
League competition were: Samuel Calto, Joshua Wigler, Alec Rich, Daniel
Itzkowitz, Ryan Motchkavitz, Kevin Li, Yoel Hawa, Tyler Warren and Jason
Lavian; the team coach/faculty sponsor/technology teacher was Elizabeth
Gallo; their outstanding performance has clearly made a contribution to
the spirit of excellence which is a tradition of their school and commu-
nity; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate the Great Neck North Middle School's Lego's Blazing Robot-
ics Team upon the occasion of capturing first place in First LEGO League
competition; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the members and faculty sponsor of the Great Neck North
Middle School's Lego's Blazing Robotics Team.