LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring renowned artist Stephen Hannock upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition by the Albany Insti-
tute of History and Art

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
outstanding individuals whose professional lives, personal endeavors and
community service are an example and inspiration to their colleagues,
friends, and family; and
WHEREAS, It is also the custom of this Legislative Body to honor and
pay tribute to those individuals whose commitment and creative talents
have contributed greatly to the entertainment, cultural and educational
enrichment of their community as well as of the entire State of New
York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
renowned artist Stephen Hannock upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition by the Albany Institute of History and Art; this
auspicious occasion will be celebrated at the 2010 Museum Gala of the
Albany Institute of History and Art, to be held on Friday, June 11,
2010, at the Institute in Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1791, the Albany Institute of History and Art is
one of the oldest museums in the United States; it is dedicated to
collecting, preserving, interpreting and promoting interest in the
history, art and culture of Albany and the Upper Hudson Valley; and
WHEREAS, The Albany Institute of History and Art achieves its mission
through its collections, exhibitions, education programs, library,
research projects, publications and other programs offered to the gener-
al public; and
WHEREAS, Born in Albany, New York, in 1951, Stephen Hannock is an
American painter known for his atmospheric landscapes-compositions of
flooded rivers, nocturnes and large vistas which often incorporate text
inscriptions that relate to family, friends or events of daily life; he
lives and works in New York City and Williamstown, Massachusetts; and
WHEREAS, An art world maverick, Stephen Hannock paints mostly land-
scapes, a genre out of favor for the last century or so; his work is
short on irony and long on craftsmanship, in both of those ways out of
step with current critical sensibilities; and
WHEREAS, No less eclectic than some of Stephen Hannock's works are the
diverse notable owners of his art, including: Bill Belichick, Candice
Bergen, John McEnroe, Tom Brokow, Katie Couric, Sting, Louis Bacon and
William Lauder; and
WHEREAS, Stephen Hannock attended the Albany Academy, Trinity Pawling
School and Deerfield Academy; he matriculated at Bowdoin College and
Smith College, and received his B.A. degree from Hampshire College; in
1972-75, he apprenticed to Leonard Baskin; and
WHEREAS, Stephen Hannock was married in 2000 to the late Bridget
Watkins; their daughter, Georgia, was born later that year; and
WHEREAS, This occasion presents a unique opportunity for this Legisla-
tive Body to recognize and pay tribute to renowned artist Stephen
Hannock; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire
State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to pay
tribute and honor renowned artist Stephen Hannock upon the occasion of

his designation for special recognition by the Albany Institute of
History and Art; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Stephen Hannock.