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RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL COMMENDING
AIMCH-ELIX (S H- 4ELLEY) LOP4EZ
"Because It Flew (BIF) NASA Space Shuttle Art Competition"
WHEREAS, Rachelle Lopez, known as "Shelley" by her family, was a finalist in the
Because It Flew (BIF) NASA Space Shuttle Art Competition conducted in 2011. Because It Flew
is a collaboration between NASA's Teaching From Space Office, the National for Aerospace and
USA TODAYEducation; and
WHEREAS, Rachelle's artwork was one of the fifteen BIF entries displayed during the
debut of the Discovery of Space Shuttle Celebration Exhibit April 19-22, 2012 at the National Air
and Space Museum's Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia. The Air and Space Museum has
reported 50,000 visitors and staff toured the museum over the four days of the Welcome
Discovery Celebration; and
WHEREAS, middle and high school students from across the United States commemorated
the Space Shuttle Program's 30 year legacy by creating unique artwork illustrating the shuttle's
accomplishments in space and on earth. Each piece of artwork was accompanied by a 250-
word essay describing how the shuttle ignited new scientific discoveries and technological
advances; and
WHEREAS, Rachelle (Shelley) is 14 years old and is the daughter of Eddie and
Teashia Lopez. Rachelle just graduated from Our Lady of Assumption Catholic School and will
be attending Aquinas High School in the Fall of 2012.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED on this occasion, and in appreciation of her
leadership, dedication and impressive contribution to the City of San Bernardino and its
citizens, we, on behalf of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino, do
enjoin and commend
RACHELLE (SHELLS t) LOPEZ
"Because It Flew (BIF) NASA Space Shuttle Art Competition"
for her outstanding artwork, national recognition and exemplary representation of the
City of San Bernardino.
DATED this 18th day of JUNE, 2012.
VIRGI R E ATRIC J. MO `EY
CHAS A. KELLEY
Council Member, First Ward ayor Council Member, Fifth Ward
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ROBERT D. JENKINS RIKKE VAN JOHNSON
Coun ' Member, Second Ward Council Member, Sixth Ward
JOHN A. VALDIVIA, II FRED SHO ENDY J. McCAMMACK
Council Member, Third Ward Council Member, Fourth Ward Council Member, Seventh Ward
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