LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Delaney Lenaghan of St. Anthony's
High School upon the occasion of being named a semifinalist in the 2015
Intel Science Talent Search

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend and pay
tribute to those who, by achieving outstanding success in their educa-
tional and scientific endeavors, 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 them-
selves through excellence in science competition; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Delaney Lenaghan of St. Anthony's High School upon the occasion of
being named a semifinalist in the 2015 Intel Science Talent Search; and
WHEREAS, The Intel Science Talent Search was created to encourage high
school seniors who demonstrate exceptional ability in science, math or
engineering through individual research projects; and
WHEREAS, Senior Delaney Lenaghan is being recognized for her outstand-
ing science research and will be awarded a college scholarship; in March
of 2015, she will travel to Washington, D.C., to participate in final
judging, display her works to the public, meet with notable scientists
and compete for the three top awards; and
WHEREAS, Once known as the Westinghouse competition, the Intel Science
Talent Search is the oldest of its type in the nation, and is the coun-
try's most prestigious science scholarship competition; and
WHEREAS, Under the guidance of Science Research Director, Paul Paino,
Delaney Lenaghan has become one of only 300 students in the nation, and
the first female student from St. Anthony's High School to achieve this
distinguished honor; and
WHEREAS, Delaney Lenaghan's 2015 Intel Science Talent Search project
was entitled, "High-Throughput Screening Identifies Fluticasone Propion-
ate as an Inhibitor of PEDF-Induced Activation of Macrophages"; and
WHEREAS, It is appropriate to celebrate and applaud the individual
accomplishments of remarkable students such as Delaney Lenaghan in this
great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Delaney
Lenaghan for her latest achievement, and for her noteworthy educational
and scientific endeavors and achievements; her outstanding performance
has clearly made a contribution to the spirit of excellence which is a
tradition of her school and community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Delaney Lenaghan of St. Anthony's High School upon the
occasion of being named a semifinalist in the 2015 Intel Science Talent
Search; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Delaney Lenaghan.