Alexander Farrelly

Alexander Anthony Farrelly ( born December 29, 1923 in Frederiksted, U.S. Virgin Islands; † 10 September 2002 in Arlington, Virginia ) was an American politician. Between 1987 and 1995 he was governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Career

During the Second World War, Alexander Farrelly served until 1946 in the U.S. Army. He then studied at St. John's University in New York City, the subject of history. After a subsequent law degree from the same university as well as at Yale University and qualifying as a lawyer, he began to work in this profession. In 1959 he worked as a lawyer specializing in Caribbean affairs for the UN. In 1962 he became Deputy Attorney General for the United States Virgin Islands; in 1965, he worked as a judge. Politically, he joined the Democratic Party. In 1966 he was elected to the Parliament of his homeland.

In the elections of 1986 Farrelly was elected as the successor of Juan Francisco Luis to the new governor of the outdoor area. After a re-election he was able to hold that office from January 5, 1987 to January 5, 1995. He laid emphasis on good working conditions and promoted social reform. He also improved the infrastructure of the Virgin Islands. He was also known that he hired a lot of women in public service. In 1989 he had to deal with Hurricane Hugo and its consequences.

After the end of his time as Governor Alexander Farrelly did not occur in a political phenomenon. He died after a long illness on September 10, 2002 in Arlington.