Bill 1011

                    Current Status

Introducing Body:               Senate
Bill Number:                    1011
Primary Sponsor:                Waddell
Type of Legislation:            SR
Subject:                        Preisner, Benjamin C., III
Date Bill Passed both Bodies:   May 27, 1991
Computer Document Number:       BR1/1724.AC
Introduced Date:                May 27, 1991
Last History Body:              Senate
Last History Date:              May 27, 1991
Last History Type:              Introduced, adopted
Scope of Legislation:           Statewide
All Sponsors:                   Waddell
Type of Legislation:            Senate Resolution

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 1011  Senate  May 27, 1991  Introduced, adopted

A SENATE RESOLUTION

CONGRATULATING BENJAMIN C. PREISNER, III, OF BEAUFORT COUNTY, FOR WINNING THE COMPETITION IN HIS DIVISION OF THE INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE FAIR, COMMENDING HIM FOR THIS OUTSTANDING WORK, AND ENCOURAGING HIM TO CONTINUE HIS WORK IN THIS VITAL AREA OF SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY WHICH HAS THE POTENTIAL TO POSITIVELY AFFECT THE LIVES OF MILLIONS OF PERSONS.

Whereas, Benjamin C. Preisner, III, of Beaufort County is a junior at the Hilton Head Preparatory School; and

Whereas, he has competed in the International Science Fair the last three years; and

Whereas, his science fair work has gained the attention of scientists and medical professionals particularly interested in fighting Parkinson's Disease; and

Whereas, his project entitled "Does Caffeine Have an Effect on L-Dopa Therapy in MPTP Treated C57BL6 Mice" is now in the third phase of refinement; and

Whereas, his work in this vital area of scientific discovery has the potential to positively affect the lives of millions of persons; and

Whereas, he recently won the competition in his division of the International Science Fair held in Orlando, Florida; and

Whereas, in winning this international competition he has qualified for over two thousand dollars in scholarships and financial assistance with his project; and

Whereas, also by winning this competition he has qualified to receive an all expenses paid trip to Switzerland this summer to attend the Third European Community Contest for Young Scientists; and

Whereas, in achieving this outstanding level, he has been encouraged to continue his project for another year with the potential to qualify to attend the Nobel Prize Awards; and

Whereas, the Senate is pleased to have this opportunity to recognize such an outstanding young scientist. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the Senate of the State of South Carolina congratulates Benjamin C. Preisner, III, for winning the competition in his division of the International Science Fair, commends him for this outstanding work, and strongly encourages him to continue his work in this vital area of scientific discovery which has the potential to positively affect the lives of millions of persons.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Benjamin C. Preisner, 4 Marsh Winds, Hilton Head, South Carolina 29926.