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This resolution commends Rebecca Michelle Sherrill, a native of Alexandria, Virginia, on her historic election as the 57th governor of New Jersey in 2026, recognizing her as the first female veteran to hold such a position in any state. The resolution highlights her distinguished career, beginning with her service as a helicopter pilot in the United States Navy, where she flew the Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King and achieved the rank of lieutenant commander, conducting missions in Europe and the Middle East. After her military service, Sherrill earned a law degree and worked as a federal prosecutor before being elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2018, representing New Jersey's 11th Congressional District and contributing to committees focused on armed services and strategic competition. The resolution emphasizes her dedication to duty, integrity in public service, and her commitment to building strong communities, inspiring others through her example of servant leadership.

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SR36