SENATE RESOLUTION

                         1992-8734

By Senators Niemi and Saling

     WHEREAS, The State of Washington applauds those educators who promote and encourage an interest in science by providing quality science experiences for students and teachers; and

     WHEREAS, Calvin R. Davis and Julie Blystad have been named to the 1992 Honor Roll of Teachers by the Association of Science-Technology Centers and Pacific Science Center for their exemplary use of community resources to enhance and expand the science enrichment opportunities available to students and teachers in their schools; and

     WHEREAS, Calvin R. Davis is a sixth grade teacher at Westview Elementary in Spokane who promotes his students' scientific curiosity as well as their leadership skills by annually participating with a team of students in Pacific Science Center's Science Champions workshop program and encouraging his students to regularly present hands-on science activities to other students and teachers at Westview Elementary; and

     WHEREAS, Julie Blystad is Science Specialist at Bertschi School in Seattle who encourages hands-on experimentation in science and who brings groups of students on field trips to Pacific Science Center, participates with teams of students in the Science Champions workshop program, schedules science vans to visit Bertschi School, and builds on her own knowledge and skills by participating in teacher workshops; and

     WHEREAS, Calvin R. Davis and Julie Blystad, along with approximately forty other educators being named to the 1992 Honor Roll of Teachers, will be honored in Washington, D.C. on April 28, 1992, before members of Congress: and

     WHEREAS, The National Science Foundation has declared April 26 through May 2, 1992, National Science and Technology Week to convey the importance of science to the nation;

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Senate commends Calvin R. Davis and Julie Blystad for their outstanding efforts as science educators; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Senate commends Pacific Science Center for its dedication to providing interactive science, mathematics and technology education to students and teachers throughout the State of Washington; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to Calvin R. Davis, Julie Blystad, and the Directors of the Association of Science-Technology Centers and Pacific Science Center.