Alexander Pirnie

Representative Pirnie drawing the first number.

Alexander Pirnie (April 16, 1903 – June 12, 1982) was an American congressman. He was born in Pulaski, New York, USA. He received his undergraduate and law degrees from Cornell University in 1924 and 1926, where he was also a member of the Quill and Dagger society. After serving in Europe during World War II, he represented New York in the House of Representatives as a Republican from 1959 to 1973. While serving in this capacity, Pirne drew the first capsule for the Vietnam draft lottery on December 1, 1969. He died in Canastota, New York.

References

• Alexander Pirnie at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

United States House of Representatives
Preceded by William R. Williams	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 34th congressional district 1959–1963	Succeeded by R. Walter Riehlman
Preceded by Samuel S. Stratton	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 32nd congressional district 1963–1973	Succeeded by James M. Hanley