LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring The Lucille Ball Little Theatre of
Jamestown, Inc. upon the occasion of its 400th production, performed as
part of its 73rd season

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and honor
distinguished individuals and groups which provide cultural opportu-
nities for communities across this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to honor
The Lucille Ball Little Theatre of Jamestown, Inc. upon the occasion of
the presentation of its 400th production, performed as part of its 73rd
season; and
WHEREAS, The Lucille Ball Little Theatre of Jamestown, Inc. has
provided live theatre experience for area residents since 1920, with
full seasons since 1936, and is the longest running community theatre in
New York State; and
WHEREAS, Lucille Ball was cast in her first public role on stage, in a
show called "Within the Law," with the theatre in 1929; and
WHEREAS, The theatre company initially known as The Players Club
became The Little Theatre of Jamestown, Inc. in 1936; at that time, it
also became a not-for-profit corporation and elected a board of direc-
tors to oversee its operation; and
WHEREAS, With the sale of 5,400 season tickets in 1945, it was justly
proud of being the largest membership theatre in the United States; and
WHEREAS, A permanent home was found for The Little Theatre of James-
town, Inc., in 1969 when The Shea's Theatre, an old cinema, was reno-
vated into a 400-seat auditorium; and
WHEREAS, The organization was renamed The Lucille Ball Little Theatre
of Jamestown, Inc., in 1990 in honor of its most famous actress, Lucille
Ball; an official dedication was held in 1991, and was attended by
Lucille Ball's daughter, Lucie Arnaz, and her family; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to publicly recog-
nize and commend organizations, such as The Lucille Ball Little Theatre
of Jamestown, Inc., which have achieved notable success in enriching the
quality of life in their communities; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor The Lucille Ball Little Theatre of Jamestown, Inc. upon the occa-
sion of the presentation of its 400th production as part of its 73rd
season; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Lucille Ball Little Theatre of Jamestown, Inc.