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HomeMy WebLinkAbout047 Anika Pallapothu Proclamation - word - 10.20.2020 Proclamation WHEREAS, The City of Cupertino wishes to recognize resident Anika Pallapothu on being named a Top 30 Finalist in the 2020 Broadcom MASTERS, a nationwide competition for middle schoolers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM); and WHEREAS, over three thousand students in this rigorous virtual competition that leverages project-based learning to test and demonstrate mastery of 21st century skills of critical thinking, creativity, communication, and collaboration in each of the STEM areas; and WHEREAS, to spot an eye disease called diabetic retinopathy, which is a leading cause of blindness; and WHEREAS, disease is present, as well as the severity of the disease, with Anika reporting an accuracy rate of 95 percent; and WHEREAS, her knowledge in STEM and her contributions to the community. THEREFORE, hereby congratulate Anika Pallapothu for her accomplishment and encourage Anika to continue developing STEM skills and bringing her ideas to life. IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of Cupertino to be affixed this Tuesday, October Twentieth, Two Thousand and Twenty. ____________________________ Steven M. Scharf Mayor