LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the Town
of Alexander, New York

WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to honor and commem-
orate the distinguished histories of the communities which comprise the
noble body of this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the 200th Anniversary of the Town of Alexander, in Genesee County,
New York; and
WHEREAS, The Town of Alexander lies along the south border of Genesee
County and features land variations from 250 foot summits in the south
to rolling valleys in the north; and
WHEREAS, The Tonawanda Creek flows through the center of the Town of
Alexander; and
WHEREAS, Part of the original Holland Land Purchase, the Town of Alex-
ander was set off from Batavia and organized as a town on June 8, 1812;
and
WHEREAS, The town was given the name Alexander after Alexander Rea who
purchased the first piece of land in 1802; and
WHEREAS, The Village of Alexander was incorporated in April 1834; and
WHEREAS, The first school was organized in 1807; and
WHEREAS, In 1811, the Town of Alexander established a library called
the Alexandrian Library, which became the Alexander Classical School in
1836; and
WHEREAS, The present Alexander Town Hall is a three story cobblestone
structure constructed in 1837 as the Alexander Classical School; and
WHEREAS, The Town Hall is the largest cobblestone structure in North
America constructed for educational purposes; it is the only known
cobblestone building utilized as a town hall in North America, as well
as one of the few cobblestone structures originally designed for public
purposes; and
WHEREAS, Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973,
the Town Hall is widely recognized as the focal point of town identity
and is the only remaining historical public building in the town; and
WHEREAS, Remaining fruitful over the ebb and flow of decades of growth
and change, the Town of Alexander, New York continues its commitment to
enhancing the quality of life of its citizens, ensuring a positive busi-
ness, institutional and educational climate, and providing all essential
services; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the Town of Alexander, New York,
recognizing the significance of the role it continues 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 Town of Alexander, New York.