LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the East End Arts Council upon the
occasion of celebrating its 40th Anniversary on Sunday, January 15, 2012

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor and pay trib-
ute to those individuals and organizations whose commitment and creative
talents have contributed to the entertainment and cultural enrichment of
the citizens of the 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 commend
the East End Arts Council upon the occasion of its 40th Anniversary to
be celebrated in its Gallery at the Davis-Corwin House in Riverhead, New
York, on Sunday, January 15, 2012; and
WHEREAS, The East End Arts Council is a not-for-profit arts organiza-
tion, whose mission is to bring the arts to everyone and to inspire its
community through support, advocacy, and education; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1972, as an outgrowth of the successful
Woodrow Wilson Humanities Series, East End Arts Council now operates an
art gallery and School of the Arts, which offers instruction in art,
music, and theater, to all ages and abilities, positively impacting the
community year-round; and
WHEREAS, This outstanding organization offers a multitude of valuable
resources for both emerging and established artists including profes-
sional development, both private and group music lessons, and promotion
of local artists through education, presentation, and community initi-
atives; and
WHEREAS, The East End Arts Council operates in three main locations in
the state of New York including the East End Arts' grounds in Riverhead,
Brecknock Hall in Greenport, and Rosalie Dimon Gallery at Jamesport
Manor Inn in Jamesport; and
WHEREAS, Signature annual events presented by the East End Arts Coun-
cil include, the Community Mosaic Street Painting Festival, the Teeny
Awards, the Harvest Gospel Concert Series, and Winterfest Jazz on the
Vine; and
WHEREAS, In addition, each year the East End Arts Council works hard
to bring 22 gallery exhibits to three different locations to showcase
the remarkable talent; over 15 events to celebrate the area's rich
artistic background, and more than 150 educational art, music, and thea-
ter programs to both children and adults in the region; and
WHEREAS, It is most fitting that we take time to celebrate the arts of
our Nation, to honor our artists, and to express our appreciation to
everyone who patronizes the arts; and as we celebrate the arts, we cele-
brate and give thanks to our American freedom, the only atmosphere in
which artists can truly create and in which art is truly the expression
of the soul; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the East End Arts Council upon the occasion of celebrating its
40th Anniversary on Sunday, January 15, 2012; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the East End Arts Council, 133 East Main Street, Riverhead,
New York.