LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Doris Wolf upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the 2014 Woman of the Year Award by the
Women's Coalition of Seneca Falls on March 14, 2015

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of certain
extraordinary individuals it wishes to recognize for their valued
contributions to the success and progress of society and publicly
acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among
us all; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Doris Wolf upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the 2014
Woman of the Year Award by the Women's Coalition of Seneca Falls to be
celebrated at a dinner on Saturday, March 14, 2015, at Hotel Gould,
Seneca Falls, New York; and
WHEREAS, A retired journalist with many accolades, Doris Wolf has
given not only of her time and energies but also of her competence,
intelligence and leadership and consequently has been designated for
special honor; she serves tirelessly on 16 different boards of directors
and volunteers for an astonishing variety of local programs, causes and
activities in her community; and
WHEREAS, Doris Wolf has contributed her time and talents to countless
civic and charitable endeavors over the years; she has devoted herself
to such worthy causes as Habitat for Humanity, Literacy Volunteers and
the Waterloo Celebrate Commemorate Committee, as well as Cornell Cooper-
ative Extension, where she served as a 4-H leader for 28 years; and
WHEREAS, In 1998, Doris Wolf became a Red Cross volunteer, serving as
local disaster action team captain, Armed Forces Emergency Services
liaison and public affairs liaison; she has ably responded to numerous
emergencies, including the 9/11 attacks, Wayne County ice storms, and
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed woman is the co-founder of Trevor's Gift, a
program which provides an estimated 135 backpacks of food to Waterloo
school children each weekend; and
WHEREAS, Doris Wolf is also a founding member of the Matilda Joslyn
Gage Foundation and the Finger Lakes Friends of the Women's Rights
National Historical Park; she volunteers weekly in the summer at the
M'Clintock House in Waterloo, and co-edited the book, HISTORY OF WATER-
LOO, 1948 TO 2002; and
WHEREAS, A steadfast supporter of our Nation's troops, Doris Wolf has
adopted a platoon from Fort Drum, sending weekly packages of snacks,
toiletries, magazines and other items to soldiers on overseas deploy-
ments; and
WHEREAS, Doris Wolf has been the recipient of numerous awards in
recognition of her outstanding service, including the Herbert Wurstner
Volunteer of the Year Award from the Seneca County United Way and the
International Award from the National 4-H Council; furthermore, she was
twice named Citizen of the Year by the Seneca County Chamber of
Commerce, and was recognized as a Woman of Distinction by the New York
State Senate; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the

recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Doris Wolf upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of
the 2014 Woman of the Year Award by the Women's Coalition of Seneca
Falls on March 14, 2015; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Doris Wolf.