Senate Resolution No. 351

BY: Senator GAUGHRAN

CONGRATULATING Thomas Lam upon the occasion of his
designation as a Finalist in the Regeneron Science
Talent Search

WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to commend and
pay tribute to those young people who, by achieving outstanding success
in educational competition, have inspired and brought pride to our
majestic Empire State; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
congratulate Thomas Lam upon the occasion of his designation as a
Finalist in the Regeneron Science Talent Search; and

WHEREAS, Educational competitions which serve to better prepare our
students for their future participation in the areas of Science and
Technology are worthy of praise and support; and

WHEREAS, The Regeneron Science Talent Search, founded in 1942, is
the country's oldest student research competition and is based in
Westchester County; and

WHEREAS, Thomas Lam is among 40 finalists nationwide who will travel
to Washington, D.C. in March, where he will compete before panels of
expert judges for more than $1.8 million in total awards; and

WHEREAS, A student at Syosset High School, Thomas Lam was selected
from 300 semifinalist scholars and a total applicant pool of nearly
2,000; and

WHEREAS, Thomas Lam's math research determined the kinds of
rectangular number rotation puzzles of any size that are solvable and
developed an algorithm that generates the moves necessary to solve them;
and

WHEREAS, In achieving this high academic honor, 17 year old Thomas
Lam may take just pride in the inspiration and contribution to the
spirit of excellence he brings to his family, friends, community and
school; and

WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, this
scholar now stands honorably, with just pride in his accomplishments and
in eager anticipation of future challenges, understanding and
appreciating the caring counsel and support provided by his teachers,
coaches and parents; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Thomas Lam upon the occasion of his designation as a
Finalist in the Regeneron Science Talent Search; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Thomas Lam.