LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Olivia Descorbeth of John L. Mill-
er Great Neck North High School upon the occasion of being named a semi-
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 Olivia Descorbeth of John L. Miller Great Neck North 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 60 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, A senior at John L. Miller Great Neck North High School,
Olivia Descorbeth 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, Olivia Descorbeth's 2016 Intel Science Talent Search project
was entitled, "Social Class and Interpersonal Communication: Functional
Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Hyperscanning Reveals Neural Differences
During Dialogue between Pairs of Individuals with Low and High Socioeco-
nomic Disparities"; and
WHEREAS, It is appropriate to celebrate and applaud the individual
accomplishments of remarkable students such as Olivia Descorbeth in this
great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Olivia
Descorbeth 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 Olivia Descorbeth of John L. Miller Great Neck North 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 Olivia Descorbeth.