LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Sujay Tyle upon the occasion of
receiving a 2009 Prudential Spirit of Community Award

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to act, in accord with
its long-standing traditions, honoring the youth of today, and leaders
of tomorrow, whose character and achievements exemplify the ideals and
values cherished by this great State and Nation; and
WHEREAS, Sujay Tyle has distinguished himself as a young man of super-
lative ability, establishing a high standard of community service,
purposefulness of life, and sense of responsibility rarely achieved in
youthful years; and
WHEREAS, Sujay Tyle, an esteemed resident of Pittsford, New York, and
a senior at Pittsford Mendon High School, has achieved national recogni-
tion for exemplary volunteer service by receiving a 2009 Prudential
Spirit of Community Award; and
WHEREAS, This prestigious award, presented by Prudential Financial in
partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Princi-
pals, honors young volunteers across America who have demonstrated an
extraordinary commitment to serving their communities; and
WHEREAS, Sujay Tyle, an active member of the United Way of Greater
Rochester, volunteers to conduct environmental research on the
production of clean alternative energy, and works to spread enthusiasm
for science education and research among young people; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Sujay Tyle has developed a technique for
converting waste efficiently into bioethanol, helps produce environ-
mental messages for the Weather Channel, and serves on the Student Advi-
sory Board of the National Environment Education Foundation; and
WHEREAS, The success of the State of New York, the strength of our
communities, and the vitality of American society depend, in great meas-
ure, upon the dedication of young people like Sujay Tyle, who use their
considerable talents and resources to serve others; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is moved to honor Sujay Tyle, commend-
ing him for his outstanding record of volunteer service, peer leader-
ship, and community service and recognizing the value of his labors and
the promise of his future; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations, with
praise and pride, to commend Sujay Tyle for his achievements and to
extend to him the best wishes of this Legislative Body for a future of
purposeful success and well-being, fully confident of his response to
the challenges of a promising future and appreciative of the model he
represents for all young people of the Empire State; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Sujay Tyle, 68 Mahogany Run, Pittsford, New York 14534.