LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Rachel Mashal of John F. Kennedy
High School upon the occasion of being named a National Finalist in the
2016 Intel Science Talent Search

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 custom 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 congratu-
late Rachel Mashal of John F. Kennedy High School in Bellmore, New York,
upon the occasion of being named a National Finalist in the 2016 Intel
Science Talent Search; and
WHEREAS, Once known as the Westinghouse competition, the Intel Science
Talent Search is the oldest of its type in the nation, and is the coun-
try's most prestigious science scholarship competition; and
WHEREAS, For more than 70 years, the Intel Science Talent Search has
recognized and rewarded the country's top young science students; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, this competition has gained broad acclaim in
the academic and scientific communities; educators, scientists, engi-
neers and journalists throughout the United States have enthusiastically
supported this annual event; and
WHEREAS, Six former Intel Science Talent Search competitors have gone
on to win the prestigious Nobel Prize; and
WHEREAS, The Intel Science Talent Search was created to encourage high
school seniors who demonstrate exceptional ability in science, math and
engineering through individual research projects; and
WHEREAS, Colleges and universities regard the Intel Science Talent
Search Finalist Award to be evidence of exceptional scientific promise;
and
WHEREAS, Rachel Mashal, a senior at John F. Kennedy High School in
Bellmore, New York, was recently named a National Finalist in the annual
Intel Science Talent Search which awards scholarships recognizing this
exceptional scientific potential in basic research, global good and
innovation; and
WHEREAS, The 40 national finalists of the 2016 Intel Science Talent
Search were selected from among 300 semifinalists representing 38 high
schools across 18 states; they will attend the Intel Science Talent
Institute in Washington, D.C., from March 10-16, 2016, to compete for
more than $1 million in awards provided by the Intel Foundation; and
WHEREAS, Rachel Mashal's 2016 Intel Science Talent Search project is
entitled, "The Development of a Caffeine Addiction Paradigm to Examine
How Dietary Restriction and Level of TOR Signaling Modulate the Effects
of Drugs"; she worked with a mentor at Long Island University - Post
Campus; and
WHEREAS, It is appropriate to celebrate and applaud the individual
accomplishments of remarkable students in this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Rachel
Mashal for her noteworthy educational and scientific endeavors and
achievements; her outstanding performance has clearly made a contrib-
ution to the spirit of excellence which is a tradition of her school and
community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Rachel Mashal of John F. Kennedy High School upon the occa-

sion of being named a National Finalist in the 2016 Intel Science Talent
Search; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Rachel Mashal.