LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 175th Anniversary of the
Village of Alexander, New York

WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to honor and commem-
orate the proud and distinguished histories of the communities which
comprise the noble body of this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, In accord with its long-standing traditions, it is the
purpose of this Legislative Body to now commemorate the 175th Anniver-
sary of the Village of Alexander, New York; and
WHEREAS, Located in Genesee County, south of Batavia, New York, the
Village of Alexander was founded by its namesake, Alexander Rea, on land
he purchased in 1802; and
WHEREAS, One of only 12 villages in the State of New York still incor-
porated under a charter, the Village of Alexander, was incorporated by
an act of the Legislature on April 24, 1834; and
WHEREAS, The Village of Alexander, New York, will celebrate its 175th
Anniversary on October 10, 2009, where the Alexander Firemen's Band will
perform, followed by prayer by its pastor and recognition by its guest
dignitaries and village officials; and
WHEREAS, In addition, the Village of Alexander, New York, will recog-
nize Vera Antonucci for her 54 years of dedicated service as the Alexan-
der Village Clerk and Robert Hulshoff for his 42 years of dedicated
service as an Alexander Village Trustee; and
WHEREAS, Of historic origin, and remaining fruitful over the ebb and
flow of decades of growth and change, the Village of Alexander, New
York, continues to provide the quintessential quality of life for its
residents; and
WHEREAS, The residents of the Village of Alexander, New York, have a
bright outlook for the future of their community, which remains a beau-
tiful place in which to live and raise a family; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of the rich history of the Village of Alexan-
der, New York, and its enduring contribution to the State of New York,
this Legislative Body is proud to pay tribute to this spirited village
upon the occasion of its 175th Anniversary; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 175th Anniversary of the Village of Alexander, New York,
and to enthusiastically salute its residents as they celebrate this
auspicious occasion, recognizing the significance of the role it contin-
ues to play in the life of the community of the State of New York; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Village of Alexander, New York.