The New York State Senate

J1330

Senate Resolution No. 1330

BY: Senator GIANARIS

CONGRATULATING the Middle School Team from the
Young Women's Leadership School of Astoria, Queens,
upon the occasion of winning the Computer Science
for All Hack League Final

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to honor the
youth of today, and leaders of tomorrow, whose character and
achievements exemplify the ideals and values cherished by this great
State and Nation; and

WHEREAS, It is also the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize
the dedication and commitment of our young people who distinguish
themselves through excellence in science and academic competition; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
congratulate the Middle School Team from the Young Women's Leadership
School of Astoria, Queens, upon the occasion of winning the Computer
Science for All Hack League Final, Middle School Division; and

WHEREAS, Ably led by STEAM Director Emily Fields, the victorious
Middle School Team consisted of Mia Soret, Allison Perez Robles, Trianne
Hontiveros, and Afsana Rahman; and

WHEREAS, The Hack League Program is part of the Computer Science for
All Initiative, in partnership with BetaNYC; through this program,
students use computer science concepts and open data from their school
neighborhoods to solve problems impacting their communities;
approximately 1,700 students from all five boroughs participated in the
League; and

WHEREAS, In order to make it to the Final, the Middle School Team
from the Young Women's Leadership School of Astoria, Queens, won their
school-based competition, followed by a borough-wide competition; and

WHEREAS, On Wednesday, April 17, 2019, the Middle School Team from
the Young Women's Leadership School of Astoria, Queens, joined 28 other
teams, consisting of about 130 students, to build their projects and
present their findings to a panel of guest judges and New York City
Council members; and

WHEREAS, Finalists in the Hack League worked on projects, apps, and
games designed to advocate for environmental sustainability and trash
reduction, to solve the deer epidemic on Staten Island, and to reduce
obesity and help people eat better and stay fit in New York City; and

WHEREAS, Using the Swift platform, the Middle School Team from the
Young Women's Leadership School of Astoria, Queens, developed their
winning app to combat excessive pollution; during the game, individuals
score points when they use trash cans and recycling units on city
streets; and

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

WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose,
these computer scientists now stand honorably, with just pride in their
accomplishments and in eager anticipation of future challenges,
understanding and appreciating the caring counsel and support provided
by their teachers and parents; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate the Middle School Team from the Young Women's Leadership
School of Astoria, Queens, upon the occasion of winning the Computer
Science for All Hack League Final; and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the members of the Young Women's Leadership School of
Astoria, Queens, Team; Emily Fields, STEAM Director; and Dr. Allison
Persad, Principal.