LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Doris A. Alexander upon the occasion of
her retirement after 39 years of distinguished service to Community
Board 8

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and honor
those distinguished citizens of this great Empire State who have devoted
themselves to faithfully serving the best interests of their community
and the needs of its residents; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Doris A. Alexander upon the occasion of her retirement after 39 years of
distinguished service to Community Board 8 to be celebrated at a party
on Thursday, April 23, 2009, at the El Caribe Country Club, Brooklyn,
New York; and
WHEREAS, Doris A. Alexander has continuously demonstrated extreme
competence, extraordinary intelligence, and diligent leadership in her
unwavering service to her community and profession; and
WHEREAS, Throughout her distinguished career, Doris A. Alexander has
worked in various governmental and educational capacities; however, she
is best known for her exceptional work at Community Board 8, where she
worked through the ranks of the District Office for 30 years until being
appointed District Manager in January 1995; and
WHEREAS, As District Manager of Community Board 8, Doris A. Alexander
did an exemplary job of strengthening the role of local government in
the community and acting as a bridge between local elected officials,
city agencies and the District's residents; and
WHEREAS, Doris A. Alexander reached her present level of success
through her perseverance and hard work; as a strong advocate for her
Community Board district, she was truly able to make a positive impact
on the lives of the residents she represented; and
WHEREAS, Doris A. Alexander has been called upon to contribute her
time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has
always given of herself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, She is a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.,
Delta Rho Omega Chapter, Brooklyn, New York, where she is extremely
active in community services; she is also a member of the Christian
Cultural Center, the 77th Precinct Council and is a lifetime member of
Church Women United, Brooklyn Unit; and
WHEREAS, Doris A. Alexander graduated from Pace University, where she
earned a Bachelor's degree in Urban Studies; she also received under-
graduate training in Political Science at Brooklyn College, as well as
Management/Organization Analysis training at various institutions and
forums; and
WHEREAS, For the past 39 years, Doris A. Alexander rendered faithful,
conscientious and valuable service to Community Board 8; in her capacity
as District Manager, she served with loyalty, honor and distinction; she
was governed by a keen sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of
human problems in her official acts; and
WHEREAS, Doris A. Alexander is a woman of singular distinction whose
wisdom, guidance and unparalleled professionalism have earned her the
admiration, esteem, and affection of her colleagues and all those she
has come into contact with during her distinguished service to Community
Board 8; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Doris A. Alexander upon the occasion of her retirement after 39
years of distinguished service to Community Board 8; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Doris A. Alexander.