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This resolution commends Lieutenant James H. Alexander, Jr., for receiving the Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed by the New York State Senate, in recognition of his extraordinary life of service and achievement. The resolution highlights Alexander's military service during World War II, where he participated in the Navy's V-12 College Training Program and served aboard the USS Denver, and his subsequent civilian career as an electrical engineer at IBM's Federal Systems Division working on military and aerospace projects. Beyond his professional accomplishments, the resolution celebrates his decades of community involvement, including over 30 years as a sports referee, and his commitment to active living, having skied until age 89 and played sports into his 90s. The document emphasizes Alexander's patriotism, dedication to service, and embodiment of values that make him an exemplary citizen, particularly noting his reaching the milestone of 100 years old on Veterans Day. The resolution officially commends Alexander and directs that a copy be transmitted to him, symbolically recognizing his lifelong contributions to his country, community, and state.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J1297