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By: Captain James Ridley, Public Affairs Officer

ALBION, NY, July 15, 2008 -- New York State Assemblyman Stephen Hawley of the 139^th Assembly District has received a Civil Air Patrol appointment to the New York Wing Legislative Squadron, with the rank of major.

On hand for the appointment ceremony were Lt. Col. Terry LeFeber, the wing's director of logistics; Lt. Col. Andrew Liddle, wing government relations advisor, and Maj. Gerry Marketos, wing government relations assistant.

The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the search-and-rescue, aerospace education and cadet mentoring auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force. Major Hawley joins other state legislators who believe in CAP and its service to New York and the nation.

"Steve Hawley has long been a strong supporter of the New York Wing's Finger Lakes Group, and were proud to have him as a member of the legislative squadron," said Lt. Colonel Liddle.

Assemblyman Hawley served seven years in the Ohio Army National Guard and reserves, earning the rank of first lieutenant.

Assemblyman Hawley has a long history of community and public service having previously served in the Genesee County Legislature and on several boards for civic and educational institutions. Besides CAP Hawley supports the Genesee YMCA, United Way and the American Legion.

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