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J 804

Commending Andrew P. Doro 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

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Michelle Hinchey

Ceremonial NY Senate resolution commends Andrew P. Doro posthumously for the Liberty Medal; no policy changes, honors his legacy, sponsored by Sen. Michelle Hinchey.

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Bill Summary · J 804

Bill J 804 — Summary

Overview

Bill J 804 is a resolution adopted by the New York State Senate to commend Andrew P. Doro posthumously on the occasion of his designation as recipient of a Liberty Medal, described as the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the New York State Senate. The primary sponsor is Senator Michelle Hinchey. The bill has been enacted as an official ceremonial resolution with no substantive legislative changes to law.

Purpose and Intent

  • Formally recognize and honor Andrew P. Doro posthumously for his designated Liberty Medal award.
  • Provide public acknowledgment of Doro’s character and contributions as part of the Senate’s commemorative traditions.
  • Express the Senate’s appreciation and respect, and preserve the recognition in the official record.

Key Provisions (What the bill would do)

  • Adopt a resolution commending Andrew P. Doro posthumously for receiving the Liberty Medal.
  • Include language typically used in ceremonial resolutions to celebrate the honoree’s achievements and impact.
  • Direct the transmission of the resolution to relevant parties (e.g., Doro’s family) and ensure inclusion in the official Senate records.
  • Conclude with formal orders related to the adoption and dissemination of the resolution.

Note: The measure is ceremonial in nature and does not enact new policy or create fiscal obligations.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Andrew P. Doro (the honoree).
  • Family and associates of Doro.
  • The New York State Senate and its staff, as well as the public record and historical archive of the Senate.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: April 14, 2025.
  • Referred to: Finance (April 14, 2025), indicating initial review by a committee.
  • Actions on April 29, 2025: Reported to calendar for consideration and subsequently adopted.
  • Status: ADOPTED as a resolution, finalizing ceremonial recognition.

Sponsor

  • Primary sponsor: Senator Michelle Hinchey.

Fiscal/Policy Implications

  • No material fiscal impact or policy change is expected, as the bill is a ceremonial resolution recognizing an individual’s achievement.

This summary provides a concise, nonpartisan explanation of Bill J 804: its ceremonial purpose, the acknowledgment of Andrew P. Doro’s Liberty Medal designation, and the simple procedural steps leading to adoption.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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