Senate Resolution No. 688

BY: Senator BONACIC

COMMENDING Truth Muller upon the occasion of his
designation as a Distinguished Finalist in the 22nd
Annual Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program

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, Truth Muller has distinguished himself as a young man of
superlative ability, establishing a high standard of community service,
purposefulness of life, and sense of responsibility rarely achieved in
youthful years; and

WHEREAS, The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, created in 1995
by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of
Secondary School Principals (NASSP), are designed to emphasize the
importance our Nation places on service to others, and to encourage all
young Americans to contribute to their communities; and

WHEREAS, Truth Muller, an esteemed resident of Rock Hill, New York,
and a home-schooled senior, has achieved national recognition for
exemplary volunteer service by receiving a 2017 Prudential Spirit of
Community Award; and

WHEREAS, This prestigious award honors young volunteers across
America who have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to their
communities; and

WHEREAS, Truth Muller earned this award by conducting a one-person
campaign to raise awareness of the environmental importance of bats;
since 2011, this remarkable young man has reached an estimated three
million people through public presentations, event booths, social media
and features in various publications; and

WHEREAS, Truth Muller was moved to speak out when he learned that
most of New York's bats, including the local ones which mesmerized him
as a child, were wiped out by white-nose syndrome in 2007; and

WHEREAS, The success of the State of New York, the strength of our
communities, and the vitality of American society depend, in great
measure, upon the dedication of young people like Truth Muller, who use
their considerable talents and resources to serve others; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is moved to honor Truth Muller,
commending him for his outstanding record of volunteer service, peer
leadership, and community service, 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 Truth Muller for his achievements and
to extend to him the best wishes of this Legislative Body for a future
of purposeful success and well-being; and be it further


RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Truth Muller.