Senate Resolution No. 1570

BY: Senator PARKER

COMMENDING Doris Alexander upon the occasion of
being named a Legacy Honoree by the National
Association of University Women, Brooklyn Branch, on
June 8, 2019

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
honor those distinguished citizens who would devote their life's work
and purpose to community service, contributing to the welfare of the
citizens of their communities and 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
commend Doris Alexander upon the occasion of being named a Legacy
Honoree by the National Association of University Women, Brooklyn
Branch, to be celebrated at its 65th Anniversary Scholarship and Awards
Brunch on Saturday, June 8, 2019, at Top Civic Center, Brooklyn; and

WHEREAS, Doris Alexander will receive this auspicious award in
recognition of her 50 or more years of steadfast and unwavering service
to the Brooklyn Branch of the National Association of University Women;
and

WHEREAS, Founded in 1910 and incorporated in 1924, the mission of
the National Association of University Women (NAUW) is to serve women,
youth and the disadvantaged in the communities of this Nation, as well
as in developing countries, by addressing educational issues, advancing
the status of women's issues, and strategically partnering with allied
organizations; and

WHEREAS, The only surviving founding member of NAUW Brooklyn Branch,
Doris Alexander has held the offices of Treasurer, Secretary, Vice
President and President; she was instrumental in the development of the
Brooklyn Branch and continues to serve as a treasured advisor; and

WHEREAS, Born in Harlem, New York, to Caribbean immigrant parents,
Doris Alexander spent 32 years living in Brooklyn; she is a graduate of
Hunter College, City University of New York, with a degree in Biological
Science; she followed with postgraduate courses at Brooklyn College,
City University of New York, as well as The New School for Social
Research; and

WHEREAS, Professionally, Doris Alexander was employed by the Unites
States Government during World War II in the RADAR Testing Division of
the Army Signal Corps, and then in the Medical Unit in New Jersey; and

WHEREAS, Upon returning to Brooklyn, Doris Alexander was employed in
the Pathology Laboratory of Brooklyn Jewish Hospital, and later by the
Veterans Administration Hospital, New York City; she retired from the
Veterans Administration as Supervisor of the Histology Laboratory; and

WHEREAS, A true leader, Doris Alexander became a founding member and
served as Vice President of the Wisterians Alumni of Hunter College,
City University of New York, an organization of African-American

graduates; she was also a founding member and Secretary of the Carroll
Street Block Association; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by
individuals for the benefit of others which Doris Alexander has
displayed throughout her life; and

WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this Legislative Body
to honor and support those individuals who have displayed their
commitment to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent
of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this tribute to
Doris Alexander, that future generations may know and appreciate her
admirable character, her many benevolent deeds, and the respect and
esteem in which she is held by her peers; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Doris Alexander upon the occasion of being named a Legacy
Honoree by the National Association of University Women, Brooklyn
Branch; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Doris Alexander.