LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating the Community Foundation of Dutch-
ess County upon the occasion of being designated as recipient of the
2010 Friend of the Arts Award by Mill Street Loft

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 that are devoted 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 congratu-
late the Community Foundation of Dutchess County upon the occasion of
being designated as recipient of the 2010 Friend of the Arts Award by
Mill Street Loft; this auspicious occasion will be celebrated on Thurs-
day, March 4, 2010, at the Loft's 30th Anniversary Friend of the Arts
Award event, to be held at the Poughkeepsie Grandview; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1980, Mill Street Loft is celebrating its 30th
Anniversary as a not-for-profit community-based Multi-Arts Educational
Center in the City of Poughkeepsie; and
WHEREAS, Under the expert leadership of its Executive Director, Carole
J. Wolf, Mill Street Loft is dedicated to bringing a wide range of
creative, culturally enriching programs to diverse audiences throughout
the Hudson Valley; and
WHEREAS, Continuing support from the Community Foundation of Dutchess
County and its donor funds enables Mill Street Loft to fulfill its
mission to support personal growth, foster self-expression, enhance
human services through the Arts, and make a difference in the life of
the multi-cultural community in the Poughkeepsie area; and
WHEREAS, Scholarships provided through the Community Foundation of
Dutchess County's Ann and Abe Effron Donor Advised Fund have made it
possible for many young people from economically disadvantaged homes to
attend the award-winning Dutchess Arts Camps which offer children ages 4
to 14 opportunities to build self-esteem while learning through the
arts; its Ann and Abe Effron Donor Advised Funds have also supported
intergenerational activities and opportunities for senior citizens to
attend art exhibits and programs at Mill Street Loft's Gallery; in addi-
tion, the Foundation's Turk Family Fund has supported the Girls Empower-
ment Programs in the Cities of Poughkeepsie and Beacon that use the arts
to address gender specific issues; and
WHEREAS, Motivated high school art students interested in careers in
the visual arts have also been able to participate in professionally
guided international art study trips in Mexico, Florence, Italy, and
Barcelona, Spain, thanks to support received from the Community Founda-
tion of Dutchess County's Robert J. Chapman Fund Grants; and
WHEREAS, In addition, the Community Foundation of Dutchess County has
provided several varied Community Response Grants, including support of
a projected new digital photography program for teens and adults in
collaboration with Dutchess Community College, which has enabled Mill
Street Loft to grow and expand its services to the community; and
WHEREAS, The Community Foundation of Dutchess County has been extraor-
dinarily successful in fulfilling its mission to strengthen communities
by offering donors the means to establish charitable legacies, by making
grants, and by providing leadership to address community needs in a
manner that is responsible, responsive and lasting; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when an organ-
ization of such noble aims and accomplishments is brought to our atten-

tion, it should be recognized and applauded by all the citizens of this
great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate the Community Foundation of Dutchess County upon the occa-
sion of being designated as recipient of the 2010 Friend of the Arts
Award by Mill Street Loft; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Community Foundation of Dutchess County.