James S. Alesi

James S. "Jim" Alesi (born 1948) is a retired politician who served as New York State Senator for the 55th district, representing parts of Monroe County from 1997 to 2012. A Republican, Alesi previously served in the Monroe County Legislature and in the New York State Assembly. Following his 2012 retirement from the Senate, Alesi has served on the state's Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board and on the Public Service Commission.

Alesi is notable as one of four Republican Members of the New York State Senate that voted in favor of the Marriage Equality Act in 2011. Provided by Wikipedia