LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Dorothy Roberta Haith upon the occasion
of her designation as recipient of a 2013 Woman of Distinction Award by
the Black Women's Association of Albany

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge and
celebrate Women of Distinction who significantly add inspiration and
encouragement to the people of this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Dorothy Roberta Haith upon the occasion of her designation as recipient
of a 2013 Woman of Distinction Award by the Black Women's Association of
Albany; and
WHEREAS, This special event is the Black Women's Association of
Albany's 8th Annual Women's History Month Celebration which will take
place on Saturday, March 23, 2013, at The Linda in Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, Dorothy Roberta Haith was born in Malden Bridge, Columbia
County, New York and graduated from Chatham Central High School; she
played softball, track, bowling and basketball, and her love of sports
led her to meet her husband, the late Robert (Bob) Haith, who was the
head coach at the old Arbor Hill Community Center; and
WHEREAS, Dorothy Haith was employed by the New York State Department
of Taxation and Finance for seven years, and then as a Professor of
Cosmetology and Nails for 29 years with the Capital District Education
Opportunity Center (EOC), which is administered by Hudson Valley Commu-
nity College; in this capacity, she trained many of the beauticians in
the Capital District, thus insuring that a very important service would
be provided in this part of upstate New York; and
WHEREAS, Currently retired, Dorothy Haith's talent in cosmetology and
exquisite taste in fashion were evident in both her professional and her
personal life; a devout Christian, she is a longtime member of Mt.
Calvary Baptist Church in Albany, and has actively served with the
Hospitality Committee, the New Member Committee, Trustees, and was
Chairperson of the Annual Women's Day Program; and
WHEREAS, For more than 15 years, Dorothy Haith has been a dedicated
member of the Black Women's Association of Albany, where she served on
the Scholarship Committee and held the offices of Treasurer and Finan-
cial Secretary; and
WHEREAS, In May of 2007, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority recognized Dorothy
Haith as one of the outstanding Black beauticians and cosmetologists in
the Capital District; in July of 2012, Mt. Calvary Baptist Church
honored her as its Seasoned Saints Person of the Year in appreciation of
her continuous commitment to spiritual works; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout has been her son, Robert, who feels priv-
ileged to be a part of her life and rejoices in her achievements; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body recognizes that New York State is the
home to countless women who are strong and colorful threads, vital to
the fabric of our rich heritage, who have contributed, and continue to
add to the advancement of our culture through their traditional and
non-traditional roles in society; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Dorothy Roberta Haith upon the occasion of her designation as
recipient of a 2013 Woman of Distinction Award by the Black Women's
Association of Albany; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dorothy Roberta Haith.