LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Alvin Kershaw, 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, Alvin Kershaw, Sr. of Albany, New York, died on Monday, May
18, 2009, at the age of 76; and
WHEREAS, Alvin Kershaw, Sr. distinguished himself in his profession
and by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the
welfare of his community; and
WHEREAS, Alvin Kershaw, 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, Born in Florence, South Carolina, Alvin Kershaw, Sr. was the
son of the late Frederick Allen and Cleo Kershaw, Sr.; he served in the
United States Army from 1948 to 1955, worked as a forklift foreman at
the Watervliet Arsenal and then with New York State Department of Social
Services before retiring in 1996; he also enjoyed bowling and fishing
and was a devoted family man; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Alvin Kershaw, Sr. is survived by
his beloved children, Patricia, Alvin, Jr., Janie, Sabrina and Shannon,
his grandchildren, Michael, Jason, Monique, Alvin III, Sahtise, Synetta,
Dexter, Jr. and Janai, as well as many adored great-grandchildren; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Alvin Kershaw, 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 Alvin Kershaw, Sr.