Socialite and philanthropic couple, Jane Pullman - Standish and David Standish welcomed their first child on September 22, 2015 at 8:34 PM. The baby girl, named Elizabeth Jane Standish, came into the world at 7 pounds and 3 ounces. Both Mother and baby are doing very well in an undisclosed New York hospital.The socialite couple, well known for donating of millions of dollars each year to charity, also named family friend and socialite, publisher T.R. Threston as the baby's intended Godmother and Andrew Michaels, former professional baseball player turned financial advisement expert as the intended Godfather. Both have been friends of the Pullman and Standish families for years, and, are frequent guests at their lavish parties and events.
In a statement, proud Grandfather and former CEO of Pullman Trust, Chester Pullman said "It's a bittersweet moment for us. We are thrilled Elizabeth Jane has joined the Pullman and Standish families, but, my dearly departed wife (Jane's Mother) is sorely missed, and, we know she would have been overjoyed at this time." Pullman went on to say "I could not be prouder of Jane and David as I am at this moment, and, I know Jane's Mother would feel the exact same way."
The Pullman and Standish families ask for privacy as the new parents settle into their roles, and, in lieu of gifts, ask that donations be made to Catholic Charities, KIVA or No Kid Hungry campaigns. No further information is available at this time.