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.