LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Dr. Allan C. Cave, 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, Dr. Allan C. Cave of Vestal, New York, died on November 9,
2011, at the age of 87; and
WHEREAS, The son of the late Sergil L. Cave Sr. and Margaret Westbrook
Cave, Allan C. Cave was born and raised in Binghamton, New York; and
WHEREAS, Allan C. Cave attended school in the Binghamton School System
and served as First Sergeant in the United States Army performing
service in the European and Pacific Theaters; and
WHEREAS, After honorable discharge, Allan C. Cave returned to Bingham-
ton to complete his high school education; he attended Lincoln Universi-
ty in Pennsylvania and transferred to Ithaca College where he received a
bachelor's degree in Physical Education in 1956, and a master's degree
in Physical Education in 1963; and
WHEREAS, Allan C. Cave went on to receive a Director of
Health/Physical Education and Recreation certificate from Ithaca College
in 1965; and
WHEREAS, In 1967, Allan C. Cave received a School Guidance Counselor
certificate from the University of New York at Oneonta, and in 1971, he
was awarded a certificate in School Administration from the University
of Scranton; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Allan C. Cave completed his Ph. D. degree in Educational
Administration from Syracuse University in 1980; each and every college
and university certificate and degree received by him were obtained on a
part time basis, while working full time; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Allan C. Cave distinguished himself in his profession and
by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of
his community; and
WHEREAS, Between 1956-1967, Dr. Allan C. Cave was a Freshman Football
Coach, J.V. and Varsity Basketball Coach, Varsity Track Coach, and
Varsity Golf Coach for Binghamton (Central) High School; and
WHEREAS, From 1957-1971, Allan C. Cave was an Instructor and Supervi-
sor at Binghamton Municipal Recreation Program; a High School and
College Summer Employment Counselor for NYS Employment Service and Coun-
selor and Associate Director for Upward Bound at Binghamton University;
and
WHEREAS, Dr. Allan C. Cave also served in numerous other capacities
throughout his illustrious career including: Physical Education Teacher
at West Junior High School and Binghamton High School; Guidance Counse-
lor at Binghamton Central; Assistant Principal at Binghamton Central;
and Principal of MacArthur Elementary and Junior High School; and
WHEREAS, Upon his retirement from the Binghamton School System with 25
years of distinguished service, Dr. Allan C. Cave became employed by IBM
and retired as Director of Management Training in 1990; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Allan C. Cave's commitment to excellence, and his spirit
of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including char-
itable and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, A valued and involved member of his community, Dr. Allan C.
Cave's volunteer organizations and affiliations included, but were not
limited to, Binghamton Boys and Girls Club; Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity;
Binghamton Amateur Radio Association; Binghamton Day Nursery Associ-
ation; Binghamton Inter-racial Association; Binghamton Recreation

Commission; Binghamton Rotary Club No. 64; Binghamton YMCA; Broome Coun-
ty Cancer Society; Broome County Council of Churches-Lay Committee;
Broome County Council of Human Relations; Broome County Urban League;
Broome County United Fund; Broome County Veterans' Memorial Arena-Chair-
man of the Board; Broome County Voices for Children; Buddy Camp Fund;
Chimer, Lay Eucharistic Minister, Senior Warden and Superintendent of
Sunday School for the Church of the Good Shepherd; co-owner and co-di-
rector of the Annual Binghamton Basketball Coaches Clinic; High Priest,
Royal Arch Masons/Prince Hall Affiliation; Chenango Lodge No. 39; Prince
Hall Affiliation; Opportunities for Broome; Planned Parenthood Society;
Shriner, Aleppo Temple 88; Prince Hall Affiliation; 32nd Degree Mason;
Utica Consistory; Prince Hall Affiliation; Stop-DWI holiday basketball
classic; Trustee Emeritus for Broome Community College; and Vestry for
Christ Episcopal Church; and
WHEREAS, On January 30, 2009, Dr. Allan C. Cave was honored at Bing-
hamton High School by the Binghamton City Schools Alumni Association; a
large number of family, friends and former basketball players, students
and co-workers paid tribute to Allan at a reception and a pre-game cere-
mony; and
WHEREAS, President Barack Obama honored Dr. Allan C. Cave posthumously
with a "Certificate by a grateful nation in recognition of devoted and
selfless consecration to the service of our country in the Armed Forces
of the United States" in 2012; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Allan C. Cave is survived by his wife of 61 years, Gwen-
dolyn Scavella Cave; daughters, Hope Cave Jackson (Les), and Robin Cave
Alves, (Curtis); son, Allan C. Cave Jr. (Lisa Newlin); grandchildren,
Dana Brundage, Anthony Battle Jr., Danny Brundage, Calin Cave, Taylor
Alves, Maya Cave, and Allan C. Cave III; his sister, Hope Cave Hawkins;
and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; he was predeceased by daugh-
ter, Dana Marie Cave; his brothers, Dr. Sergil L. Cave Jr. and Donald D.
Cave Sr. and sisters, Marjorie Cave Johnson and June Cave Hubbard; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Dr. Allan C. Cave 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 Dr. Allan C. Cave, 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 Dr. Allan C. Cave.