Res 2018- 34 Honoring Mark Westlake Educator of the YearCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2018-34
A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND HONORING
MARK WESTLAKE
AS NATIONAL SPACE EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR
WHEREAS, Mark Westlake has been a teacher at Saint Thomas Academy of Mendota
Heights, Minnesota, since 1989; and
WHEREAS, during that time, he has exemplified creativity and dedication in the way that he
has taught his students at Saint Thomas Academy; and
WHEREAS, he has incorporated the study of space science into his curriculum, and has sought
unique opportunities to explore the field of space science for his students; and
WHEREAS, examples of the outstanding programs in which he and his students participate
include:
• Visions of Explorations
• Microgravity University for Educators
• Student Opportunities in Airborne Research
• Experimental Vehicle Team; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of his exemplary teaching methods and passion which drive many
of his students to seek careers in science and technology, especially in the field of space
science, Mark Westlake was honored during ceremonies at the 61' Annual Robert H. Goddard
Memorial Dinner held in Washington D.C. on March 16th, 2018.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council of the City of
Mendota Heights, Minnesota, do hereby recognize and extend congratulations to Mark
Westlake for his achievement in being named the National Space Club and Foundation's
National Space Educator of the Year
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this first day of May, 2018.
ATTEST:
Lorri Smith, City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
Neil Garlock, Mayor