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

In Recognition of his six years of Service to the League as Past NERAL Chair, 
his Observational Work for Operation Moonwatch Cambridge in the 1950’s
his Articles in Sky and Telescope and written works popularizing the design and use of focal reducers
his legendary activities as Shop Chairman of the ATMoB creating training materials for optics fabrication 
his invaluable work as a Mentor to many Amateur and Professional Opticians
his Numerous Achievements as an Amateur Telescope Maker and as a Professional Optician
his many years of service as both an Optical and Mechanical Judge at Stellafane, 
and his Passing of the Torch of Knowledge to continue that time-honored tradition
his many years preserving ATM & amateur astronomy history as Historian of the ATMoB
his Volunteer Efforts to create a Light Pollution Video for young people for Public Access Television
and his Restoration of the Dino Argentini 10-inch Ritchey-Chretien for use as a handicapped-access scope 
we hereby present this Award to

Paul Anthony Valleli

Presented this day, July 28, 2006 at Stellafane
In fond remembrance of Deep Sky Observer, 
Science Writer and ATM Historian,
Walter Scott Houston.