WALTER SCOTT HOUSTON AWARD of the North East Region of the
Astronomical League (NERAL)

In Recognition of his of Service to the League as Past President of the ATMoB, 
his many Volunteer Efforts in astronomy Education for the Public
his Achievements as an Amateur Telescope Maker and Optician 
for Various Instruments up to 32" in aperture
his Design and Construction of 3 Observatories
his Contributing Efforts  as an Amateur Astronomer
his Participation in the New England Light Pollution Advisory Group (NELPAG)
and his Conspicuous Ongoing  and Tenacious Work 
to  help enact Light Pollution Legislation 
in the State of Massachusetts for the preservation and improvement of dark skies there, 
we hereby present this Award to

Mario Motta

Presented this day, August 6, 2005 at Stellafane
In fond remembrance of Deep Sky Observer, 
Science Writer and  ATM Historian,
Walter Scott Houston.