Honor Andrew Young’s Invention

2017 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 best exemplify the ideals and values cherished by this great State and Nation; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Andrew Young upon the occasion of winning the Frito-Lay Dreamvention Contest on Tuesday, December 12, 2017; and WHEREAS, Competitions which serve to better prepare our students for their future participation in the marketplace of ideas are worthy of praise and support; and WHEREAS, Andrew Young, a 14-year-old from Batavia, New York, is the winner of the Frito-Lay Dreamvention contest for his invention of the Toaster Shooter; one of nearly 13,000 submissions, he beat out four other finalists in the nationwide invention competition, winning the grand prize of $250,000; and WHEREAS, A freshman at Alexander Central High School, Andrew Young's inspiration to invent a Toaster Shooter originated from watching his grandmother burn her fingers while trying to remove toast from a hot toaster, and wanted to make something to help her; and WHEREAS, Innovation and entrepreneurship are alive and well in Genesee County and Andrew Young's journey proves people of all ages can invent and create new products to make life better; and WHEREAS, The son of Andrew and Denise Young, Andrew Young has distinguished himself as a young man of superlative ability, establishing a high standard of excellence and purposefulness of life rarely achieved in youthful years; and WHEREAS, Andrew Young may take just pride in the inspiration and contribution to the spirit of excellence he brings to his family, friends, community and school; and WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, Andrew Young now stands honorably, with just pride in his accomplishments and in eager anticipation of future challenges, understanding and appreciating the caring counsel and support provided by his teachers and parents; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Andrew Young upon the occasion of winning the Frito-Lay Dreamvention Contest on December 12, 2017; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Andrew Young.