LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating the Jane W. Nuhn Charitable Trust
upon the occasion of its designation for special recognition as recipi-
ent 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 Jane W. Nuhn Charitable Trust upon the occasion of being desig-
nated as recipient of the 2010 Friend of the Arts Award by Mill Street
Loft; this auspicious occasion will be celebrated on Thursday, 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, The Jane W. Nuhn Charitable Trust is the generous legacy of
the late Jane W. Nuhn, a lifelong resident of Dutchess County; since
1987, it has distributed millions of dollars to benefit the public;
charitable, religious, scientific and educational objects; and the
encouragement of arts and music; and
WHEREAS, The Mill Street Loft applauds the work of the Trustees of the
Jane W. Nuhn Charitable Trust, Michael de Cordova, Noel de Cordova Jr.
and Edward VK Cunningham Jr., who carry out Mrs. Nuhn's vision through
supporting many charitable organizations in the Mid-Hudson Valley; and
WHEREAS, Funds and multi-year support from the Jane W. Nuhn Charitable
Trust have enabled the Mill Street Loft to purchase its facility and
expand its parking area at 45 Pershing Avenue in Poughkeepsie; in addi-
tion, the Trust's generosity has helped to secure Mill Street Loft so
that it can continue to offer a wide range of arts programs that support
personal growth, foster self-expression, enhance human services through
the arts, and make a difference in the life of the multi-cultural commu-
nity in the Hudson Valley; and
WHEREAS, The Jane W. Nuhn Charitable Trust has supported many distin-
guished area organizations, including: Bard College; Bard Music
Festival; Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts; Bardavon
Opera House; Children's Media Project; Dia Beacon; Dutchess County SPCA;
Francis Lehman Loeb Art Center at Vassar College; Girl Scouts of Dutch-
ess County After School Program; Howland Music Center; Hudson River
Rowing Association; Hudson Valley Foodworks; Hudson Valley Philharmonic
Orchestra; Locust Grove, The Samuel Morse Historic Site; Mid-Hudson
Children's Museum's Youth Development Program; Vassar Brothers Medical
Center; West Point Band and The Metropolitan Opera; 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 Jane W. Nuhn Charitable Trust upon the occasion 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 Jane W. Nuhn Charitable Trust.