Commending Philip Arsenault, Jr. 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
This bill is a Senate resolution that posthumously commends Philip Arsenault, Jr. for receiving the New York State Senate Liberty Medal, the state's highest individual honor. It recognizes his military service in the Vietnam War, where he served as a vehicle mechanic, and his subsequent contributions to his community as a truck driver and family man. The resolution directs that a copy of the document be sent to Arsenault's family and notes that the award will be presented at a ceremony in April 2026.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Governor
Introduced Apr 23, 2026
Last action Apr 28, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
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Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Apr 28, 2026
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED
upper
Apr 23, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO FINANCE
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Michelle Hinchey
DDemocratic/Working Families
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