LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 35th Anniversary of the
Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival to be held June 30-July 1, 2012, and
memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim June 2012, as Jazz
Month in the State of New York

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those musical organizations that have brought entertainment and
cultural enrichment to the citizens of the great 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 commem-
orate the 35th Anniversary of the Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival to
be held at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) June 30-July 1,
2012, and to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim June 2012,
as Jazz Month in the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, The Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival is one of the most
celebrated and longest-running jazz events in the world; a sea of color-
ful tents and umbrellas is a signature of this event, as people cele-
brate, picnic, relax and enjoy exhilarating, live music; and
WHEREAS, This year's dynamic lineup consists of more than 20 acclaimed
artists and ensembles on two stages; the Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz
Festival headliners include Diana Krall, Chris Botti, Trombone Shorty &
Orleans Avenue, Esperanza Spalding "Radio Music Society," Hiromi Trio
Project, Yellowjackets, and Maceo Parker, among others; and
WHEREAS, The Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival was founded in 1978 by
jazz impresario George Wein, often referred to as the "father" of modern
music festivals; and
WHEREAS, Jazz is an original American art form, developed in the early
20th Century and now reaching all corners of the world; over the past 35
years, more than half a million fans have attended this renowned jazz
festival; and
WHEREAS, Since 1978, the Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival has
featured a Who's Who of music greats including Miles Davis, Sonny
Rollins, Dave Brubeck, Tito Puente, Joshua Redman, Herbie Hancock, Ray
Charles, Dizzy Gillespie, Lionel Hampton, Chick Corea, Diana Krall and
Chris Botti; and
WHEREAS, Today, the Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival is produced by
Danny Melnick, the President of Absolutely Live Entertainment; and
WHEREAS, Freihofer's Baking Company, the Jazz Festival's Title Sponsor
since 1998, has been integral to the success of this celebrated jazz
showcase, providing partnership and support which has enabled SPAC to
consistently book and present the greatest jazz artists and ensembles in
the world; and
WHEREAS, Artistic and cultural activities help people to lift their
minds away from their daily routines and live a fuller life through
their appreciation of creativity; and the creative energy of the arts
can translate into increased employment opportunities and the stimu-
lation of community and regional businesses and economic activity; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, the Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz
Festival's distinguished record merits the recognition and respectful
tribute of this Legislative Body; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 35th Anniversary of the Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz
Festival to be held at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center June 30-July
1, 2012, and to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim June
2012, as Jazz Month in the State of New York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New

York, and Marcia White, President and Executive Director, Saratoga
Performing Arts Center.