LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Philip Lilienthal upon the occasion of
his designation for special recognition by the Irondale Ensemble Project
on November 15, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to call attention to
individuals and organizations that devote their time and energies to the
cultural enrichment of the Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Philip Lilienthal upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by the Irondale Ensemble Project at its Awards Ceremony to
be held on Monday, November 15, 2010; and
WHEREAS, In 1983, Jim Niesen, Terry Greiss and Barbara Mackenzie-Wood
created a theater company dedicated to the ongoing exploration of thea-
ter as an art form and a force for educational and social change; and
WHEREAS, Through the power of the Ensemble Project, Irondale creates
and presents theater, performance and education programs that challenge
traditional assumptions about art and help us to better understand
today's world; the Irondale Center, its theater, laboratory and class-
room, is a home for ensemble artists of all disciplines and cultures and
a resource for the community; and
WHEREAS, The founder, CEO and President of Global Camps Africa, Philip
Lilienthal has continually demonstrated extreme competence, extraor-
dinary intelligence and diligent leadership in his unwavering service to
both the Irondale Ensemble Project and the community; and
WHEREAS, Philip Lilienthal is a graduate of Bronx High School of
Science, Amherst College and the University of Virginia Law School; and
WHEREAS, In 1966, as a Peace Corps Volunteer, Philip Lilienthal found-
ed Ethiopia's first residential camp; and
WHEREAS, In addition, for 30 years, Philip Lilienthal served as the
Owner and Director of Camp Winnebago in Maine, the summer home and
retreat for Irondale since 1986; and
WHEREAS, A highly-respected attorney, Philip Lilienthal was in private
practice from 1974 to 2002; prior to that time, he practiced in a Wash-
ington D.C. law firm, was Attorney/Advisor for the Peace Corps, was
Regional Director for Mindanao, Philippines and Deputy Director of Thai-
land for the Peace Corps; and
WHEREAS, Philip Lilienthal has served on the National Board of the
American Camp Association (ACA), where he was Legislative Liaison of the
New York Section Board of ACA, and the Maine Youth Camping Association;
he is also a Standards Visitor for ACA; and
WHEREAS, In 2003, Philip Lilienthal founded a non-profit called Global
Camps Africa; its purpose is to use residential summer camp as a vehicle
for AIDS education and prevention to young people; as of 2009, it has
had 33 camp sessions for 4200 children and youth in South Africa; an
essential component is the after-camp program, where ex-campers come to
one of the nine neighborhood clubs every other Saturday to continue
their education and get support and fun for the day; and
WHEREAS, Philip Lilienthal and Global Camps Africa have received
recognition from the Board of Supervisors of Fairfax County, both Houses
of the Virginia Legislature, the American Camp Association, The Private
Independent Camp Association, The Maine Youth Camp Association and the
Ontario (Canada) Camping Association; and
WHEREAS, In addition, articles have appeared in the CHRISTIAN SCIENCE
MONITOR, the BOSTON GLOBE, the WASHINGTON TIMES and the JOHANNESBURG
STAR, among others, including many articles in THE CONNECTION, the
RESTON TIMES and THE OBSERVER; Global Camps Africa has also been covered

by BBC and on local TV stations in the Washington, D.C. market, includ-
ing Channels 4, 5 and 9; radio coverage has included WTOP and the Chica-
go NPR station on Worldview; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout has been his wife, Lynn, their three
children, Andy, Cathy and Ben and five grandchildren, Ella, Maya, Zev,
Levi and Rafe, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life and
rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Philip Lilienthal has displayed
throughout his life; 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 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
honor Philip Lilienthal upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by the Irondale Ensemble Project on November 15, 2010; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Philip Lilienthal.