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Senate
Resolution 700
By:
Senators Moody of the 56th, Staton of the 18th, Shafer of the 48th, Jones of the
10th, Weber of the 40th and others
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending the 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair; and
for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
the 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair is the crowning
achievement in high school science competitions in the United States and
internationally; and
WHEREAS,
the competitive process leading up to Intel International Science and
Engineering Fair encourages and celebrates high school students whose curiosity
has led them on a year-long pursuit of asking questions, constructing and
testing hypotheses, and communicating ideas with others; and
WHEREAS,
from May 11 to May 16, 2008, over 1,500 of the world's brightest young
scientists and inventors, including an estimated 30 young Georgians, will attend
the 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair presented by Agilent
Technologies; and
WHEREAS,
they will compete for over $4 million in scholarships and awards;
and
WHEREAS,
they will be inspired by Nobel Laureates, academicians, and leading scientists
and researchers from Georgia and around the world who will be attending this
event; and
WHEREAS,
by nurturing science education and outreach in our state, we are investing in
Georgia's future economic growth; and
WHEREAS,
supporters of the 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair have an
opportunity to join with the Atlanta community in creating a world-class
celebration of creative inquiry and scientific excellence, raising awareness of
the importance of research and scientific literacy and demonstrating to young
people from around the world and Georgia that our state values such
achievements; and
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize
and commend the following individuals for supporting the 2008 Intel
International Science and Engineering Fair and for their commitment to fostering
science education: advisory committee members Governor Sonny Perdue, Lieutenant
Governor Casey Cagle, Mayor Shirley Franklin, State Superintendent of Schools
Kathy Cox, Atlanta City Council Member Kwanza Hall, Judy M. Anderson, Stuart
Bennett, Michael Cassidy, Charles Craig, Robert W. Fri, Michael A. Gerber, Dr.
Beverly Hall, Dudley R. Herschbach, H. Robert Horvitz, Dr. Michael Johns,
Jeffery C. Levy, Tino J. Mantella, Peggy V. McCormick, Sig Mosley, Jeb Stewart,
and Kenneth C. Stewart; 2008 host committee members William K. Dodd, Paul Ohme,
and Mary Lue Walser; and Craig Barrrett, Chairman of the Board of Intel
Corporation.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is hereby authorized and
directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the 2008 Intel
International Science and Engineering Fair Host Committee.