Tears and cheers, handshakes and hugs were all part of the ceremony on April 24 where Albany County Executive Daniel McCoy recognized outstanding volunteers for their community work.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Margy McKenna of East Berne won a County Executive Volunteer Award, presented by Daniel McCoy at a ceremony in Albany on April 24. McKenna coordinated the annual Easter dinner — enjoyed by hundreds — at the Capital City Rescue Mission, where she regularly helps the office staff managing finances.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Charlotte Fuss, of Knox, right, kisses her daughter of the same name as the elder Fuss wins a volunteer award for her work with the Hilltown Seniors — she coordinates meals and activities — and the county’s Department for the Aging Advisory Board. She also is a member of the Knox Fire Department’s Ladies’ Auxiliary.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Donald Keyer of Altamont, who received an honorable mention at the ceremony, was moved to tears at last Thursday’s ceremony as he spoke of a bad choice he once made. He now volunteers with the Albany County Stop-DWI program and with Ed Frank’s Choices 301, where he educates people on the dangers of drinking and driving.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Richard Walker, formerly of East Berne who now lives in Waervliet, was a winner, honored for helping to keep the USS Slater “ship shape.” For 16 years, he has volunteered as a tour guide, storekeeper, maintenance man, and organizer for visitors to the World War II destroyer. The county named five winners and gave four honorable mentions.