LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Madeline Fagen of Paul D. Schreib-
er High School upon the occasion of being named a semifinalist 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 Madeline Fagen of Paul D. Schreiber High School upon the occasion
of being named a semifinalist 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 semifinalist award to be evidence of exceptional scientific prom-
ise; and
WHEREAS, Madeline Fagen, a senior at Paul D. Schreiber High School,
was recently named a semifinalist in the annual Intel Science Talent
Search which awards scholarships to recognize the outstanding science
research of high school seniors; and
WHEREAS, Madeline Fagen's 2016 Intel Science Talent Search project was
entitled, "Proinflammatory Cytokines, Micro RNAs, and B Cell Gene Usage;
Identifying Novel Biomarkers of Immune Dysfunction in Schizophrenia";
her research examined the correlation between levels of two immune-regu-
lating proteins in brain fluid taken from patients suffering from schi-
zophrenia as well as genes used in immune cells; and
WHEREAS, Madeline Fagen's research uncovered that schizophrenia may be
an autoimmune disease, and that immune irregularities identified in
patients can potentially serve as targets for medication; and
WHEREAS, It is appropriate to celebrate and applaud the individual
accomplishments of remarkable students such as Madeline Fagen in this
great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Made-
line Fagen for her latest achievement, and for her noteworthy educa-
tional and scientific endeavors and achievements; her outstanding
performance has clearly made a contribution 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 Madeline Fagen of Paul D. Schreiber High School upon the

occasion of being named a semifinalist in the 2016 Intel Science Talent
Search; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Madeline Fagen.