Honor Alfretta Doig

Senate Resolution No. 1462 BY: Senator METZGER HONORING Alfretta Doig upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the New York State Office for the Aging on May 21, 2019 WHEREAS, Senior citizens bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the increasingly active roles they play in today's society; their past contributions and future participation are a vital part of, and valuable asset to, the fabric of community life and activity; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Alfretta Doig upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the New York State Office for the Aging at its Annual Older New Yorkers Day Celebration on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at the Hart Theatre Lounge in The Egg, Albany, New York; and WHEREAS, Each May, the New York State Office for the Aging pauses to acknowledge the outstanding contributions made by older citizens during National Older Americans Month; and WHEREAS, Members of older generations have helped build and shape our Nation to be the greatest in the world; they have defended our freedoms and values to ensure that those who come after them may have better lives; nowhere in the Nation is the legacy of their efforts more visible and more a part of the lives of all citizens than here in the State of New York; and WHEREAS, Alfretta Doig has continually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence and diligent leadership in her unwavering service to her community and, consequently, has been selected for this most prestigious honor; and WHEREAS, Alfretta is a graduate of the Downsville Central School in the Town of Colchester where she has resided for more than 50 years; she married Paul Doig, the Downsville Fire Chief, and they were together for

44 years; and WHEREAS, She was very active in both her children and step-children's lives while they were growing up, attending their many sports activities, and as both a Brownie and Girl Scout Leader; and WHEREAS, Alfretta Doig was an avid bowler and a member of the Ladies Bowling League for 50 years; she volunteers her time taking seniors within her community shopping and to medical appointments; she also organizes bus trips for older New Yorkers through the Colchester Senior Citizens Club; and WHEREAS, Alfretta Doig has dedicated much of her life to volunteering; she started volunteering, as it was in her blood; it goes back many generations with her parents and grandparents as they were actively involved within their community as volunteers; and WHEREAS, Alfretta Doig serves her community as a volunteer for the Fireman's Auxiliary, the Colchester Senior Citizens Club, and the Colchester Food Bank; in addition, she is a volunteer transport for the local aging population; and WHEREAS, Alfretta Doig enjoys working in her many beautiful flower beds, going on cruises and spending time with family and friends; her words of wisdom to those who are considering volunteering: "You will find volunteering rewarding; it keeps you young and connected to your community"; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by individuals for the benefit of others which Alfretta Doig has displayed throughout her life; and WHEREAS, Alfretta Doig has enriched the lives of her family, friends and colleagues through her love and respect for others, and through the wisdom which comes from many years of living life to the fullest; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Alfretta Doig upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the New York State Office for the Aging on May 21, 2019; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Alfretta Doig.