LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Alex Alexander, 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, Alex Alexander, of Endicott, New York, died on Wednesday,
April 28, 2010, at the age of 89; and
WHEREAS, He was born on September 11, 1921, the son of Louis and Euge-
nia (Jenny) Alexander; his father operated Alexander's Confectionery in
the Union District of Endicott for nearly 30 years; and
WHEREAS, Alex Alexander attended Jennie F. Snapp and Union-Endicott
High School through the 11th grade, and graduated from Mt. Hermon
Preparatory School in Massachusetts in 1939; and
WHEREAS, He enlisted in the United States Navy the day after Pearl
Harbor; following graduation from Bucknell University, Alex entered the
Navy's V-7 program at Notre Dame University and was commissioned as an
ensign in the United States Navy in 1943; and
WHEREAS, During World War II, Alex Alexander served in the Navy as the
communications officer aboard LST 509 and participated in D-Day (Utah
Beach) and in Allied campaigns in France and Norway; although he rarely
spoke about his war service, he was very proud of the courageous men and
women with whom he served; and
WHEREAS, Upon his return home from the war, he opened, in partnership
with Wesley Harvey, the Esquire Men's Shop, which was later renamed
Alexander Harvey Clothing Store, which was in business in the Union
District for nearly 50 years; and
WHEREAS, Alex Alexander distinguished himself in his profession and by
his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of
his community; and
WHEREAS, In 1947, Alex married the love of his life, Ann Packs, and
together they had four wonderful children; and
WHEREAS, Alex Alexander's commitment to excellence, and his spirit of
humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including charita-
ble and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of Endicott, he participated in numerous
community activities and organizations; he was a member of the Endicott
Rotary Club for more than 60 years, serving as President from 1949-1950;
he was a life member of Endicott Elks Lodge No. 1977, a member and Pres-
ident of the Union Businessmen's Association, and a member and President
of the Endicott-Vestal-Endwell Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Alex Alexander served as Chairman of the Commu-
nity Ambassador Fund drive, Chairman of the United Services Club drive
for Ideal Hospital in the mid-1950s, Vice Chairman of the jubilee cele-
bration of Endicott's 50th Anniversary, and advisor to Mayor Marion
Corino for the 75th anniversary celebration of Endicott in 1981; and
WHEREAS, He was a dedicated supporter of and fundraiser for the Endi-
cott Visitor's Center; he was also the Chairman of the fund drive to
raise money to build a new facility for the Endicott Boys and Girls Club
in the early 1960s, and served as a member of the Club's board for many
years; and
WHEREAS, Among other boards on which he served as a member were the
Community Chest, Board of Trustees of Ideal Hospital, the Board of
Directors of the Community Memorial Center Building, Inc., Riverhurst
Cemetery and the Broome County Arena Board; moreover, he was a founder
and Executive Director of Broome County Community Charities Inc., and

was associated with the BC Open and Dick's Sporting Goods Open for 40
years; and
WHEREAS, A devoted member of the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunci-
ation, he chaired the fund drive for construction of its new church in
Vestal during the early 1970s and served as a board member of the parish
council for many years; and
WHEREAS, Predeceased by his parents; his wife, Ann Alexander; and his
sister, Patricia Alexander Laskaris, Alex Alexander is survived by his
four children, Louis, Eugenia, Margo and Alexis; sons-in-law, Gary
Nichols and Peter Burgevin and five grandchildren, Alicia, Jack and
Craig Nichols, and Michael and Connor Burgevin; and brothers and
sisters-in-law, Nick and Lu Packs, Toni and Al Hutin and George Laskar-
is; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Alex Alexander 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 Alex Alexander, 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 Alex Alexander.