10 LC 94
2992
House
Resolution 1869
By:
Representative Scott of the
2nd
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Project Synergy; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Project Synergy is an effort to connect the worlds of education, business, and
government in a celebration of student achievement; and
WHEREAS,
founded with the goal to foster student innovation, Project Synergy encourages
students to create marketing and design projects for the Volkswagen (VW) car
corporation which will later be displayed in public arenas for business,
government, and community members; and
WHEREAS,
established in February 2009, Project Synergy partners with Dade County public
schools, government, and businesses to market, design, and "greenovate" VW
products for local students and families; and
WHEREAS,
with the appropriate motto "Imagination is the only limitation," Project Synergy
provides students with numerous ideas to serve as starting points for their
creative projects, including designing new safety features, horn sounds, and
comfort items for cars; and
WHEREAS,
committed to environmentally friendly transportation, VW encourages students
participating in Project Synergy to develop solar powered cars, brainstorm
possible alternative fuel sources, and create an owner's manual on how to drive
more fuel efficiently; and
WHEREAS,
part of Project Synergy's success can be attributed to the leadership of
innovative teachers Tom Randolf and Matt Jelley of Dade County Middle School,
the Dade County Chamber of Commerce and Director Debbie Tinker, and Dade County
Middle School Principal Karen de Marché; and
WHEREAS,
Project Synergy is a remarkable project inspiring the creativity and innovation
of Dade County students and encouraging active participation by future drivers
to safeguard the environment.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend the creators and organizers of Project Synergy, encourage
students of Dade County to participate in this exciting and ground-breaking
project, and anticipate many innovative and fresh ideas in the automotive
industry to result from this initiative.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Dade County
Public Schools.