LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Virginia P. Louloudes upon the occasion
of her designation for special recognition by the Alliance of Resident
Theatres/New York

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 individ-
uals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its
citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Virginia P. Louloudes has given not only of her time and
energies but also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and
consequently has been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Virginia P.
Louloudes upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition
by the Alliance of Resident Theatres/New York, to be celebrated at its
2011 Spring Gala on Monday, June 13, 2011; and
WHEREAS, The Alliance of Resident Theatres/New York (A.R.T./New York)
is the service and advocacy organization for New York City's not-for-
profit theatre community; founded in 1972, A.R.T./New York assists its
nearly 300 member theatres in managing their companies effectively so
they may realize their rich artistic visions and serve their diverse
audiences well; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, A.R.T./New York has earned a reputation as a
leader in providing progressive services to its members, from shared
office and rehearsal spaces, to the nation's only revolving loan fund
for real estate, to technical assistance programs for emerging theatres;
and
WHEREAS, Virginia (Ginny) Louloudes has served as A.R.T./New York's
Executive Director since 1991; she is being acknowledged for her 20th
anniversary in holding this esteemed position; and
WHEREAS, Virginia Louloudes 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, During her tenure, Virginia Louloudes has transformed the
organization by establishing premier advocacy programs; A.R.T./New
York's real estate initiatives include the design and construction of
two 99-seat theatres at Archstone-Clinton, South Oxford space, in Brook-
lyn, and spaces in Manhattan, which together provide 45 affordable
offices and seven rehearsal rooms; and
WHEREAS, A.R.T./New York just launched the New York Theatre Network
social networking site and is the recipient of a Rockefeller Innovation
Grant; Virginia Louloudes currently serves on the Board of the John
Golden Foundation, the Executive Committee of the New York City Arts
Coalition, the Board of Advisors to the Martin E. Segal Theatre Center,
and has served as a panelist for the National Endowment for the Arts and
the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation; in addition, she has served as an Arts
International marketing consultant to performing arts organizations in
Prague; and
WHEREAS, Virginia Louloudes has taught arts marketing in the Perform-
ing Arts Administration graduate program at New York University and
Marymount Manhattan College; she has served as a guest speaker at both
the Yale School of Drama and New York University; and
WHEREAS, Possessing a Bachelor of Arts degree in humanities from Johns
Hopkins University and a Master of Arts degree in Performing Arts
Management from American University, Virginia Louloudes lives in Bay
Ridge, Brooklyn, with her husband, John, and their son, Zachary; and

WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Virginia Louloudes has stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; she is a true asset to socie-
ty; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Virginia Louloudes has displayed
throughout her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Virginia P. Louloudes upon the occasion of her designation for
special recognition by the Alliance of Resident Theatres/New York; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Virginia P. Louloudes.