LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Carole J. Wolf upon the occasion of
being named Woman of the Year 2009 by the Poughkeepsie Branch of the
American Association of University Women

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and character
who have inspired and brought pride to our majestic Empire State with
their strong contributions to the community and model citizenship; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Carole J. Wolf upon the occasion of being named Woman of the Year 2009
by the Poughkeepsie Branch of the American Association of University
Women; and
WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Carole J. Wolf has given not only of her time and energies
but also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently
has been designated for this special honor; and
WHEREAS, The Founder and Executive Director of Mill Street Loft, a
not-for-profit Multi-Arts Educational Center based in the City of Pough-
keepsie, Carole J. Wolf holds a Master's degree in Art Education and has
taught at the high school level and at Dutchess Community College for
over 25 years; and
WHEREAS, In addition to her tireless work on behalf of Mill Street
Loft, Carole J. Wolf has served in volunteer positions on the Board of
Directors of the Anderson School for Autism, the New York State Inter-
generational Network, the Arts Education Advocacy Coalition in Albany
and the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce, where she is
currently a member of the Education Committee; and
WHEREAS, Carole J. Wolf has been called upon to contribute her time
and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always
given of herself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Carole J. Wolf has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Carole J. Wolf has displayed
throughout her 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; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Carole J. Wolf and to wish her
continued success in all of her future endeavors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Carole J. Wolf upon the occasion of being named Woman of the Year
2009 by the Poughkeepsie Branch of the American Association of Universi-
ty Women; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Carole J. Wolf.