LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Dance Theatre Etcetera upon the occa-
sion of hosting its 16th Annual Red Hook Waterfront Arts Festival

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Dance Theatre Etcetera upon the occasion of hosting its 16th Annual Red
Hook Waterfront Arts Festival, to be celebrated on June 6-7, 2009, in
Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, This open-air festival on the newly refurbished Red Hook
Waterfront features live music, dance, and spoken work performances by
world-renowned artists as well as local youth; the festival includes the
Red Hook Youth Film Festival, held in cooperation with the BWAC Pier
Show, which screens films produced by young New York City filmmakers; it
also features free cultural workshops, delicious food, maritime activ-
ities and great views of the water; and
WHEREAS, Premised on the belief that the arts are an effective vehicle
for social transformation, Dance Theatre Etcetera unites artists and
community members as co-creators in dynamic cultural activities; and
WHEREAS, Through site-specific performances, festivals, parades, and
performing arts and media education programs, Dance Theatre Etcetera
stimulates the social imagination through acts of informed expression;
and
WHEREAS, Dance Theatre Etcetera's arts education programs emphasize
engagement, collaboration, critical thinking and reflection in conjunc-
tion with the building of skills within a variety of artistic disci-
plines; youth are encouraged to challenge themselves and their peers to
become active participants in their schools, communities and in deter-
mining their own lives; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Dance Theatre Etcetera upon the occasion of hosting its 16th
Annual Red Hook Waterfront Arts Festival; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Martha Bowers, Executive Director, Dance Theatre Etcetera.