Commending John H. French posthumously upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the New York State Senate
Senate Resolution J 1254 commends John H. French posthumously for receiving the Liberty Medal, the highest honor awarded by the New York State Senate. The resolution recognizes his service as a U.S. Army veteran during World War II (including campaigns in the European Theater) and his lifelong community involvement in Columbia County, New York. It directs the Senate to present the resolution at a ceremony on July 28, 2025, and transmit a copy to his family. This is a symbolic act of recognition with no binding policy changes.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2025
Committee Review
Jul 2025
Senate Passage
Jan 2026
Governor
Introduced Jul 11, 2025
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Jan 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED
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Jul 11, 2025
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REFERRED TO FINANCE
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
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State
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Michelle Hinchey
DDemocratic/Working Families
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