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Regular Session, 2014
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 128
BY REPRESENTATIVE FOIL
A RESOLUTION
To commend the members of the Baton Rouge Magnet High School Science Bowl Team
upon their participation in the 2014 National Science Bowl and their fourth-place
finish.
WHEREAS, created in 1991 by the U.S. Department of Energy, the National Science
Bowl encourages and motivates students to excel in science and mathematics and to pursue
careers in these fields; and
WHEREAS, the National Science Bowl is a nationwide competition that tests
students' knowledge in all areas of science and mathematics disciplines, including biology,
chemistry, Earth science, physics, energy, and math; and
WHEREAS, as one of the nation's largest science competitions for high school and
middle school students, more than two hundred thirty thousand students have participated
in the National Science Bowl throughout its twenty-four-year history; and
WHEREAS, science bowl teams consist of four students, one alternate, and a coach,
who compete in a fast paced verbal forum to solve technical problems and answer questions
in all categories of science and math; and
WHEREAS, having won the regional event, the Baton Rouge Magnet High School
Science Bowl Team qualified to participate in the National Science Bowl event held in
Washington, D.C., on April 24 through 28, 2014; and
WHEREAS, the talented team members performed at the highest level throughout
the national event, and each member deserves and merits a special measure of
commendation for the vital contributions that garnered the team's fourth-place finish, Louie
Kam, Alexander Li, Reed Tang, Li Wang, and Scott Wu; and ENROLLEDHR NO. 128
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WHEREAS, the amazing accomplishments of the team could not have been achieved
without the guidance and skills of Ms. Lai Cao, the team's coach, as well as all of the other
individuals who contributed to the success of the science bowl team.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend the Baton Rouge Magnet High School
Science Bowl Team upon their extraordinary achievements and does hereby extend best
wishes to the team members and everyone involved with this fine program as they celebrate
their memorable accomplishments and prepare for continued success in the future.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to Ms. Lai Cao and the Baton Rouge Magnet High School Science Bowl Team.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES