Honor Kathleen Carroll's Achievements

Senate Resolution No. 233 BY: Senator LITTLE HONORING Kathleen Carroll upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the Adirondack Film Society on October 25, 2018 WHEREAS, The arts, in whatever form depicted, are central to human expression; they are truly a universal language and their contribution to the development of friendship and understanding among all peoples cannot be underestimated; and WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable talent and integrity who have inspired and brought pride to our majestic Empire State with their strong contributions to the community; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Kathleen Carroll upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the Adirondack Film Society to be celebrated at the Lake Placid Film Festival Gala on Thursday, October 25, 2018, at High Peaks Resort, Lake Placid, New York; and WHEREAS, Kathleen Carroll, co-founder of the Lake Placid Film Festival and respected New York Daily News film critic, is being honored for giving so generously of her time, talent and services to the Lake Placid community; and WHEREAS, Kathleen Carroll has crafted an annual film series exceptional in its scope, depth, and quality year after year, which has included many world, national, and East Coast premieres; she has supported the world of emerging filmmakers by providing opportunities for women, Native Americans and others who struggle to get their work seen; and WHEREAS, An influential voice for decades, Variety has described Kathleen Carroll as the critic "who picks pix people like"; and WHEREAS, She has been both a film consultant and a script consultant for many projects, was the associate producer of "Diary of the Cannes Film Festival", and has served on juries of the Berlin Film Festival, the Montreal Film Festival and the Santa Barbara Film Festival; and WHEREAS, Furthermore, Kathleen Carroll has been a lecturer at Fordham University, New York University, and the New School of Social Research; she is also an Adjunct Associate Professor at St. John's University; and WHEREAS, Since 2000, Kathleen Carroll's generous contributions to the Adirondack Film Society and distinguished service as Artistic Director for the Lake Placid Film Festival have brought unique film programming and conversations, directors, actors, producers and industry insiders to the Lake Placid community; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, 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 Kathleen Carroll, and to wish her continued success in all her future endeavors; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Kathleen Carroll upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the Adirondack Film Society; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Kathleen Carroll.