LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the untimely death of Staff Sergeant
Alex R. Jimenez, and paying tribute to his courageous actions as a
member of the United States Army

WHEREAS, The courage and bravery of our military personnel since the
United States Armed Forces commenced Operation Iraqi Freedom will ensure
our continued role as a Nation which embodies the ideals of democracy,
and as a defender of liberty for people throughout the world; and
WHEREAS, Members of the Armed Services from the State of New York, who
have served so valiantly and honorably during Operation Iraqi Freedom,
deserve a special salute from this Legislative Body; and
WHEREAS, It is with feelings of deepest regret that this Legislative
Body mourns the untimely death of Staff Sergeant Alex R. Jimenez, and
pays tribute to his courageous actions as a member of the United States
Army; and
WHEREAS, Staff Sergeant Alex R. Jimenez was one of four soldiers who
were classified as Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown on May 12, 2007,
after their vehicles were attacked by insurgent forces near al Taqa,
Iraq; and
WHEREAS, Staff Sergeant Alex R. Jimenez was from D Company, 4th
Battalion, 31st Infantry, 2 BCT out of Fort Drum; on July 8, 2008,
26-year-old Staff Sergeant Jimenez's remains were recovered near the
city of Jurf es Sakhr; and
WHEREAS, This outstanding soldier's awards and decorations include the
Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Army Achievement Medal, Prisoner of War
Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign
Medal with Bronze Star device, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary
Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korean Defense Service
Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Combat Infantry
Badge, Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Carbine device Expert,
Overseas Service Bar (5); and
WHEREAS, Staff Sergeant Alex R. Jimenez is survived by his wife,
Yaderlin Jimenez, his mother, Maria Del Rosario Duran, and his father,
Ramon Domingo Jimenez; and
WHEREAS, The banner of freedom will always wave over our beloved New
York and all of America, the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave;
and
WHEREAS, Residents of this great State must never forget the courage
with which these men and women served their country, and must recognize
that no greater debt is owed than that owed to those who gave their
lives for their beloved Nation and to those who continue to be missing
in action; and
WHEREAS, The freedoms and security we cherish as Americans come at a
very high price for those serving in the military in times of conflict;
it is fitting and proper that we who are the beneficiaries of those who
risk their lives, leaving their families behind, express our appreci-
ation and eternal gratitude for their sacrifices and courageous acts;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the untimely death of Staff Sergeant Alex R. Jimenez, and to pay
tribute to his courageous actions as a member of the United States Army;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Staff Sergeant Alex R. Jimenez.