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Proclamation Recognizing March 14th As Math Recognition Day
At a Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, held
at Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York, on March 14, 2022.
The meeting was called to order by Richard Thurston, Town Supervisor, and upon roll being called, the
following was recorded:
✓Vote Record-Resolution RES-2022-58
2 Adopted Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
❑ Adopted as Amended Richard Thurston Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Defeated William H.Beale Seconder 2 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Tabled Angela Bettina Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Withdrawn Christopher Phillips Mover 2 El El El
Al Casella Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Phillips and seconded by Councilman Beale.
WHEREAS, March 14th is observed as Pi Day since 3, 1, and 4 are the first three significant digits of II, the
symbol for the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter in decimal form which continues to infinity without
repeating; and
WHEREAS, March 14th has been proclaimed as Math Recognition Day to commemorate the mathematical
constant II (Pi) that has been studied throughout history and is central in mathematics as well as science and engineering;
and
WHEREAS, mathematics and science are a critical part of our children's education and children who perform
better in math and science have higher graduation and college attendance rates; and
WHEREAS, aptitude in mathematics, science and engineering is essential for a knowledge-based society; and
WHEREAS,on March 14th students are recognized for their outstanding work in mathematics; and
WHEREAS,the Town Board wishes to proclaim that March 14th be recognized as Math Recognition Day.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The recitations above set forth are incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set forth and adopted herein.
2. The Town Board hereby recognizes and proclaims March 14th as Math Recognition Day as part of the
annual celebration of Pi Day and encourages schools and educators to observe the day with appropriate activities that
teach students about Pi and encourage the abstract study of mathematics.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman
SECONDER: William H. Beale, Councilman
AYES: Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
3/14/2022
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
JOSb P f P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK
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