LEGISLATIVE, RESOLUTION honoring architects Richard Stott and Craig Lee,
and the Hamptons Green Alliance, upon the occasion of their designation
for special recognition for the construction of a "net zero" green home

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions and individuals that are devoted to the welfare of the community
and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
architects Richard Stott and Craig Lee, and the Hamptons Green Alliance,
upon the occasion of their designation for special recognition for the
construction of a "net zero" green home; and
WHEREAS, In December 2008, the family home of David and Saundra Dubin
of Southampton, New York, was destroyed by fire; this tragic occurrence
attracted the attention and volunteer assistance of architects Richard
Stott and Craig Lee, and the Hamptons Green Alliance; and
WHEREAS, Richard F. Stott, AIA, LEED AP, is the owner of Steelbone
Design Company and Flynn Stott Architects, P.C., located in Southampton,
New York; and
WHEREAS, Craig Lee is the owner of Lee Architecture, PC, a residential
architectural firm established in 1991 and located in Sag Harbor, New
York; and
WHEREAS, The Hamptons Green Alliance is an association of building and
related-service professionals in the Hamptons on Long Island organized
to promote green building and maintenance practices; its goal is to be a
resource for proven green and ecological practices; it is driven by a
commitment to use its expertise in making our planet greener; and
WHEREAS, With the support of the Hamptons Green Alliance, architects
Richard Stott and Craig Lee undertook to design a replacement home for
the Dubin family that would be one of the first provable models of net
zero, carbon neutral green living; and
WHEREAS, In spring 2010, a new home was presented to the Dubins; this
technologically-advanced home featured green innovations such as a super
insulated shell, geothermal heating and cooling, evacuated tube solar
thermal hot water, thin film photovoltaic solar power, LED lighting, and
a rain water harvesting system; and
WHEREAS, On May 13, 2010, the Dubin family's new home received the
Netzero Building Award by the Long Island Power Authority; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to recognize and pay
tribute to architects Richard Stott and Craig Lee, and the Hamptons
Green Alliance; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions and individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought
to our attention, they should be recognized by all the citizens of this
great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor architects Richard Stott and Craig Lee, and the Hamptons Green
Alliance, upon the occasion of their designation for special recognition
for the construction of a "net zero" green home; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Richard Stott, Craig Lee, and the Hamptons Green Alliance.