Commending Richard Duncan 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 formally commends 10-year-old Richard Duncan for receiving the New York State Senate Liberty Medal. The measure recognizes Duncan's heroic actions on May 17, 2026, when he noticed a neighbor's house on fire and immediately called the fire department, leading to the rescue of two people inside. By passing this resolution, the New York State Senate acknowledges Duncan's quick thinking and compassion, which exemplify the qualities the Liberty Medal is designed to honor. The bill directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to Duncan to officially record this recognition.