LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Fred Hallett, Sr., distin-
guished citizen and devoted member of his community

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
citizens of the State of New York whose lifework and civic endeavor
served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great
State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Fred Hallett, Sr. of Lodi, New York, died on Thursday, June
2, 2011, at the age of 74; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of South Seneca High School at the age of 16, Fred
Hallett, Sr. took advantage of the opportunity to study at New York
University School of Commerce, Accounts and Finance while working full
time in the insurance industry; and
WHEREAS, After obtaining his business degree in Accounting, Class of
1957, Fred Hallett, Sr. served proudly in the United States Marine Corps
and in the Lebanon Crisis of 1958; and
WHEREAS, Fred Hallett, Sr. distinguished himself in his profession and
by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of
his community; and
WHEREAS, In 1970, Fred Hallett, Sr. became President of D.J. Colby
Co., Inc.; under his leadership, the company grew into one of the premi-
er insurance underwriting agencies in the nation; he loved the business
and continued working until shortly before his passing; and
WHEREAS, Fred Hallett, Sr.'s commitment to excellence, and his spirit
of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including char-
itable and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, In 1992, Fred Hallett, Sr. returned to his hometown of Lodi,
New York; he was an active member of the community and was staunchly
dedicated to maintaining, restoring and improving the town, where he
served as Trustee; and
WHEREAS, Fred Hallett, Sr. was a strong supporter of the Lodi Volun-
teer Fire Company and long time advocate of education; he established
scholarships for Lodi students looking to go to college, and with the
assistance of Jay Dey, a scholarship was founded to support students
interested in careers in agriculture; and
WHEREAS, Fred Hallett, Sr. is survived by his wife of nearly 45 years,
Joan; their five children and their spouses, Joan and John Meagle, Fred
and Patricia Hallett, Todd and Liz Hallett, John and Mary Hallett, and
Judd Hallett and Emily Hill; eight grandchildren, Colby, John, Kathryn,
Freddie, Bridgett, Mack, Arden and Shelter; and a brother and sister-in-
law Bill and Donna Hallett; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Fred Hallett, Sr. leaves behind a legacy which will long
endure the passage of time and will remain as a comforting memory to all
he served and befriended; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Fred Hallett, Sr., distinguished citizen and devoted
member of his community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Fred Hallett, Sr.