LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the Joy to
the Children Holiday Benefit on December 8, 2011

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that the quality and
character of life in New York State are reflective of the concerned and
dedicated efforts of those organizations and individuals whose endeavors
support and enrich the arts in their communities; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the 25th Anniversary of the Joy to the Children Holiday Benefit to
support the Lake Placid Center for the Arts (LPCA) to be celebrated at
the Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa, Lake Placid, New York, on Thursday,
December 8, 2011; and
WHEREAS, This extraordinary event, established by LPCA Board Trustee
and Mirror Lake Inn co-owner, Lisa Weibrecht, has been lighting the way
to the arts for children since 1986; and
WHEREAS, Every year, Lisa and her husband, Edwin H. Weibrecht, Jr.
proudly serve as hosts of the annual fundraiser at the Mirror Lake Inn;
all patron tickets, auction proceeds and raffle sales fund the more than
200 area children's programs; and
WHEREAS, The funds collected at Joy to the Children benefit ballet and
tumbling instruction, after-school arts workshops, summer Camp LPCA
programs, art exhibitions, LPCA Children's Musical Theatre and perform-
ing-arts school field trips, among many other activities for area chil-
dren; and
WHEREAS, Subsequently, thousands of students across several counties
throughout the Adirondack region are able to participate in these valu-
able programs; the event, which typically draws about 500 guests,
consists of a silent auction, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, a gingerbread
house auction and spectacular holiday decorations; and
WHEREAS, Homemade gift baskets will be auctioned, and a 50/50 raffle
will be held; additional items up for auction will include trips,
artwork, jewelry, artisan furniture, clothing and children's toys; new
this year, commemorative Joy 25 ornaments will be made available to
purchase; and
WHEREAS, The Mirror Lake Inn provides an abundance of special holiday
touches and elegant decorations, including 11 natural Christmas trees,
each decorated in a different theme; outside the Inn, 300,000 twinkling
lights and approximately 70 lit trees will illuminate the property; and
WHEREAS. The arts are the building blocks of civilization; they are
central to human expression and inspire the imagination; individuals and
institutions which further such worthy purposes richly merit the recog-
nition and appreciation of this Legislative Body; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the Joy to the Children Holiday
Benefit on December 8, 2011; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. and Mrs. Edwin H. Weibrecht, Jr.