Senate Resolution No. 350
BY: Senator GAUGHRAN
CONGRATULATING Madhav Subramanian 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 Madhav Subramanian 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, Madhav Subramanian 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 Jericho Senior High School, Madhav Subramanian
was selected from 300 semifinalist scholars and a total applicant pool
of nearly 2,000; and
WHEREAS, Madhav Subramanian studied the formation of new blood
vessels, called angiogenesis, and how enzymatically regulating this
self-repair mechanism might stifle the spread and growth of cancer
tumors; and
WHEREAS, In achieving this high academic honor, 18 year old Madhav
Subramanian 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 Madhav Subramanian 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 Madhav Subramanian.
