LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Tyler Mortenson, winner of the 3rd
Annual Art Contest

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to act, in accord with
its long-standing traditions, to honor the achievements of its young
citizens and leaders of tomorrow, whose character and accomplishments
exemplify the ideals and values cherished by this great State and
nation; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to recognize and honor
Tyler Mortenson upon the occasion of winning the 3rd Annual Art Contest;
and
WHEREAS, Tyler Mortenson's winning artwork was chosen from among the
many beautiful entries submitted by more than 200 children in grades 2,
3, and 4 from 10 schools, and was judged, with great difficulty, by the
directors of the Columbia County Council of the Arts and the Dutchess
County Arts Council; and
WHEREAS, Nine-year-old Tyler Mortenson is a student at Germantown
Central School in the Germantown Central School District; and
WHEREAS, An outstanding role model for his classmates and peers, Tyler
Mortenson has brought honor to his family, school, teachers, and commu-
nity; and
WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, Tyler
Mortenson now stands honorably, with just pride in his achievement,
experiencing the satisfaction of his labors and the joy of his accom-
plishment, eager to face the challenges of new experiences and the prom-
ise of the future; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Tyler Mortenson, winner of the 3rd Annual Art Contest and to
wish him well in all his future endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Tyler Mortenson.