Commending Alexander Watkins posthumously upon the occasion of his designation as a recipient of a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the New York State Senate

Senate Resolution J 1290 formally commends Alexander Watkins posthumously for receiving the New York State Senate's Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed on an individual. The resolution recognizes his 27-year military service - including combat in Vietnam and Korea, receipt of the Purple Heart, and leadership as a Sergeant Major - and will be presented to his family at the Dutchess County Honor-A-Veteran ceremony on October 16, 2025. This ceremonial resolution does not create new laws or affect any policies.