Commemorating the 10th Anniversary of Project Fibonacci Foundation and recognizing its Tap Into STEAM Goes Gold celebration

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Marianne Buttenschon

The resolution formally recognizes Project Fibonacci Foundation’s 10-year impact on STEAM education and workforce development in central New York and commends its partners and the

INTRODUCED

Overview

Bill: K 1543 (Assembly Resolution No. 1543)

Jurisdiction: New York

Session: 2025-2026

Title: Commemorating the 10th Anniversary of Project Fibonacci Foundation and recognizing its Tap Into STEAM Goes Gold celebration

Sponsor: Assemblymember Buttenschon (with co-sponsor Marianne Buttenschon)

Type: State Assembly resolution recognizing a nonprofit organization and its milestone event

Introduction date: 2026-06-01

Purpose and Intent

The resolution honors and commemorates the 10th anniversary of the Project Fibonacci Foundation.

It recognizes the foundation’s ongoing contributions to STEAM education across Oneida County, the Mohawk Valley, and Central New York.

It acknowledges the foundation’s annual celebration, “Tap Into STEAM Goes Gold,” as part of marking this milestone.

Key Provisions and Changes

Formal recognition by the New York State Legislature of Project Fibonacci Foundation’s decade of work in education, leadership development, and community partnerships.

Acknowledgment of the foundation’s role in connecting students, teachers, schools, businesses, colleges, and nonprofit organizations to promote creativity, innovation, and lifelong learning.

Note of the foundation’s impact through programs such as:

STEAM Leadership Conference
Innovation camps
Drone and technology programs
Leadership initiatives
Community partnerships

Statement of the foundation’s success in fostering collaboration among educational institutions, local employers, and public-sector partners to support workforce development and regional talent.

Recognition of the event “Tap Into STEAM Goes Gold” as the 10th-anniversary celebration and a reflection on ten years of achievement.

Historical note that the annual “Tap Into STEAM” initiative has raised over $50,000 to support more than 20 nonprofit organizations in Central New York and the Mohawk Valley over its first four years.

Formal resolution language to convey appreciation and gratitude to educators, volunteers, board members, sponsors, and community partners.

Affected Parties

Project Fibonacci Foundation (primary beneficiary and honoree)

Students, educators, and volunteers involved with STEAM programs in Oneida County, the Mohawk Valley, and Central New York

Local school districts and educational institutions partnering with the foundation

Local businesses, colleges, and nonprofit organizations participating in or supporting the foundation’s programs

The broader New York community, especially stakeholders in education and workforce development

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

This is a commemorative resolution, typically adopted by the New York State Assembly without creating new mandates or funding obligations.

The resolution notes that the 10th-anniversary celebration, “Tap Into STEAM Goes Gold,” is scheduled for Sunday, September 13, 2026.

Once adopted, a copy of the resolution will be transmitted to Project Fibonacci Foundation as formal recognition.

Summary

The bill is a formal Assembly resolution recognizing and commemorating the 10-year milestone of the Project Fibonacci Foundation and its “Tap Into STEAM Goes Gold” celebration in 2026. It highlights the foundation’s impact on STEAM education, workforce development, and community collaboration across central New York, and it publicly commends educators, volunteers, and partners who have supported the organization’s mission. The resolution serves to publicly acknowledge the foundation’s contributions and small-scale fundraising successes, with no new requirements or funding obligations for government entities.