The Distinguished Alumnus Citation of the Polytechnic Institute Alumni Association Whereas a college education should be the training and inspiration for future mankind And should encourage service to the community, the nation, and humanity, and Whereas men and women in accepting the privilege of a college education also assume the obligations to society to exercise leadership in those civic and professional activities that are essential to a democracy. Therefore be it known that: Robert Prieto77 Having in the judgment of the Polytechnic Institute Alumni Association demonstrated a high sense of acceptance of these responsibilities is hereby awarded this citation as a Distinguished Alumnus We acknowledge with pride the distinctive performance of this alumnus whose meritorious actions reflect credit upon our Alma Mater Awarded in New York, New York the 23rdDay of May, 2011