LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Andrew Mott upon the occasion of
being named a Distinguished Finalist in the Prudential Spirit of Commu-
nity Awards

WHEREAS, The State of New York takes great pride in acknowledging the
impressive achievements of its esteemed residents; and
WHEREAS, Andrew Mott will be honored as a Distinguished Finalist in
the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards during a Board of Education
meeting at Mayfield Junior/Senior High School on April 20, 2010; and
WHEREAS, More than 21,000 young people from across the country were
considered for this prestigious honor; and
WHEREAS, Andrew is 19-years-old and a senior at Mayfield Junior/Senior
High School; and
WHEREAS, He has shown extraordinary commitment to promoting fire safe-
ty and awareness in the community; and
WHEREAS, Andrew teaches fire safety to school and community groups
with an old fire truck which he purchased himself; and
WHEREAS, He has provided free fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and
other safety items to those who could not afford them; and
WHEREAS, Andrew worked to solicit donations to install a digital
communication sign for the local fire department; and
WHEREAS, He is also actively involved in school and community recycl-
ing projects; and
WHEREAS, Andrew has exhibited the true spirit of this prestigious
award through his tireless dedication in the community; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Andrew Mott upon the occasion of being named a Distin-
guished Finalist in the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Andrew Mott.