Bill Text: NY J01132 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 1132

Introduced

Bill Title: Congratulating the Great Neck South High School Rebels Robotics Team upon the occasion of winning the Inspiration Award in the fourth annual Optimum Innovator Awards

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-05-31 - ADOPTED [J01132 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J01132-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 1132

BY: Senator MARTINS

        CONGRATULATING  the  Great  Neck South High School
        Rebels Robotics Team upon the  occasion  of  winning
        the  Inspiration  Award in the fourth annual Optimum
        Innovator Awards

  WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend and pay
tribute  to  those  who,  by  achieving  outstanding  success  in  their
educational  endeavors and competitions, 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
themselves through excellence in scholastic 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 Great Neck South High School Rebels Robotics Team upon
the occasion of winning the  Inspiration  Award  in  the  fourth  annual
Optimum Innovator Awards; and

  WHEREAS,  This  auspicious  occasion will be celebrated at an Awards
Ceremony on Monday, June 12, 2023, at Great Neck South High School; and

  WHEREAS, Optimum is committed to inspiring the  next  generation  of
innovators through its partnership with FIRST Robotics to cultivate STEM
skills  and  encourage  an  interest  in technology fields by supporting
local teams, regional events, and more; and

  WHEREAS, The Rebels won  the  Inspiration  Award  for  their  proven
record  of  inspiring  STEM  education  to  others everywhere by holding
virtual Java and CAD courses for students across the globe; in addition,
the  team  developed  their  own  gender-equity  initiative,   She   Has
Empowerment  (SHE),  and  works  with  a local non-profit to create STEM
learning opportunities to hospitalized youth with grave illnesses; and

  WHEREAS, Robotics classes teach  students  various  skills  such  as
critical   thinking,   collaboration,   communication,   leadership  and
ownership, all of which have  led  the  Great  Neck  South  High  School
Robotics Team to a high level of success; and

  WHEREAS, Lead mentor and founder of Great Neck's robotics team, John
Motchkavitz  has done a superb job in guiding, molding and inspiring the
team members toward their goals; and

  WHEREAS, The members of the Great Neck South  High  School  Robotics
Team are loyally and enthusiastically supported by their school, family,
friends and the community at large; and

  WHEREAS,  Poised  eagerly  with  enthusiasm  and determined purpose,
these  students  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, coaches and parents; now, therefore, be it


  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate the Great Neck South High School  Robotics  Team  upon  the
occasion  of  winning the Inspiration Award in the fourth annual Optimum
Innovator Awards; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That copies of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted  to  the  members of the Great Neck South High School Rebels
Robotics Team: Sophia Gal, Dana  Kagan,  Andrew  Kern,  Gabriela  Lopez,
Mohanna  Kumanan,  Nicholas Pfeiffer, Carter Shea, Mayu Tatsumi, Vincent
Wang, Kevin Wang, Wendy Wang,  Eric  Yachbes,  and  Ishaan  Zaveri;  and
Mentor/Founder, John Motchkavitz.