LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Ursula and Tom LaMotte upon the occasion
of receiving the Humanitarian Award from the Boys & Girls Clubs of
Northern Westchester on June 6, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and character
who have inspired and brought pride to our majestic Empire State with
their strong contributions to the community and model citizenship; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Ursula and Tom LaMotte upon the occasion of receiving the Humanitarian
Award from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northern Westchester at the West-
chester Marriott in Tarrytown, New York, on June 6, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Ursula and Tom LaMotte have given not only of their time and
energies but also of their competence, intelligence and leadership and
consequently have been designated for this special honor by the Boys &
Girls Clubs of Northern Westchester, its highest for outstanding
support; and
WHEREAS, A long-standing board member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of
Northern Westchester, Ursula LaMotte has assisted with its government
relations, resulting in significant county, state and federal grants for
the Club; and
WHEREAS, Ardent spokespersons for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northern
Westchester, Ursula and Tom LaMotte are involved with several other
prestigious youth organizations, including the Boy Scouts and the Chil-
dren's Aid Society; and
WHEREAS, Ursula and Tom LaMotte have been called upon to contribute
their time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and
have always given of themselves unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Ursula and Tom LaMotte and to wish
them continued success in all of their future endeavors; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Ursula and Tom LaMotte upon the occasion of receiving the Humani-
tarian Award from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northern Westchester on June
6, 2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Ursula and Tom LaMotte.