LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Katharine Barr Berman of Hastings
High School upon the occasion of being named a 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 Katharine Barr Berman of Hastings High School upon the occasion of
being named a Finalist in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search; she
joined 40 other students from across the country to compete for the
Grand Prize; and
WHEREAS, The finalists competed in Washington, D.C., March 10-16,
2016; while there, the students underwent a rigorous judging process,
talked with leading scientists, displayed their research to the public
at the National Geographic Society, and met with national leaders; 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 almost 75 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, Katharine Barr Berman, a student at Hastings High School, was
named a finalist in the annual Intel Science Talent Search which awards
scholarships to recognize the outstanding science research of high
school seniors; and
WHEREAS, Katharine Barr Berman's 2016 Intel Science Talent Search
project was entitled, "Effects of Calreticulin Mutations on Pathogenesis
of Myeloproliferative Neoplasms" which is based on her participation in
the Ross Levine Laboratory at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center's
ongoing research studies regarding a particular cell mutation which may
contribute to the development of acute myeloid leukemia, a disease that
kills within six months; and
WHEREAS, Katharine Barr Berman's research suggests that Calreticulin
(CALR) mutations cause the pathway to become overactive, leading to the
excessive cell proliferation associated with Myeloproliferative neoplasm
(MPN) patients; and
WHEREAS, After graduating from Hastings High School, Katharine Barr
Berman plans on attending Yale University; and

WHEREAS, Katharine Barr Berman, the daughter of Lisa Barr and Mitchell
Berman, volunteers her time and energy at a Hebrew High School and for
Project SHARE; and
WHEREAS, A multi-talented student, Katharine Barr Berman is a member
of the Hudsonettes kick line and is the Captain of her Varsity Tennis
Team at Hastings High School; in addition, she played oboe in the Area
All-State Band and Orchestra; and
WHEREAS, Passionate about cooking, Katharine Barr Berman leads her
School's Culinary Club and works as a line cook at a local restaurant;
this remarkable young woman also teaches karate; and
WHEREAS, It is appropriate to celebrate and applaud the individual
accomplishments of remarkable students such as Katharine Barr Berman in
this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Katha-
rine Barr Berman for her latest achievement, and for her noteworthy
educational 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 Katharine Barr Berman of Hastings High School upon the
occasion of being named a 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 Katharine Barr Berman.