Ritchie Torres: “I rise today to honor Margaret Alexander, a dedicated and passionate community service advocate, and a voice for the…”

“I rise today to honor Margaret Alexander, a dedicated and passionate community service advocate, and a voice for the voiceless who volunteers for various causes. Margaret's projects include coordinating events for The Beacon of Hope, as a youth mentor with the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, and recently held a key role as an ambassador advocate for the Alzheimer's Association. She cared for her mother and aunt, both of whom succumbed to Alzheimer's, for over 15 years. As an experienced caregiver, she turned her pain into power. Her work with the Alzheimer's Association has afforded her the opportunity to attend rallies and meet with elected officials. Her successful advocacy and dedication to her work led her to be a lead speaker before the 2024 Alzheimer's National Forum in Washington, D.C., where she was awarded an Alzheimer's National Advocacy Team award. Margaret currently leads a business that provides social activities for folks living with mild and moderate dementia. Additionally, she has participated in Alzheimer's research trials for over 5 years to assist in the fight against this devastating disease. Margaret's work has helped so many seniors in our community age with dignity. I thank her for her incredible service.”