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J 1288

Commending Brody Kaufman 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 Patrick Gallivan

A non-binding New York Senate resolution commends Brody Kaufman for receiving the Liberty Medal, publicly recognizing his achievement and memorializing the honor.

REFERRED TO FINANCE
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Bill Summary · J 1288

Summary of Bill J 1288 — Commending Brody Kaufman on Liberty Medal

Overview

  • Bill Number: J 1288
  • Title: Commending Brody Kaufman 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
  • Type: Resolution (non-binding)
  • Status: Referred to Finance
  • Introduced: October 3, 2025
  • Sponsor: Patrick M. Gallivan (primary)

Purpose and Intent

J 1288 is a New York State Senate resolution designed to publicly recognize and honor Brody Kaufman for his designation as the recipient of the Liberty Medal, described as the New York State Senate’s highest honor. The resolution signals the Senate’s appreciation for Kaufman’s achievements and contributions, and it serves to formalize a commendation from the Senate.

Key Provisions

While the full text is not provided here, typical elements of a resolution of this type include:
- A preface (WHEREAS) acknowledging Kaufman’s receipt of the Liberty Medal and outlining the significance of the award.
- A clause (NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED) expressing the Senate’s congratulations, admiration, and best wishes for continued success.
- Directives to transmit copies of the resolution to Brody Kaufman and relevant parties (e.g., family, award organizers) and to have the resolution spread upon the official Senate records or minutes.

As a resolution, the document is non-punding and does not authorize new programs or appropriations.

Affected Parties and Impact

  • Primary beneficiary: Brody Kaufman (the named recipient of the Liberty Medal).
  • Secondary beneficiaries: The broader community and institutions recognizing the award, as well as those reading the Senate’s acknowledgment.
  • Fiscal impact: Typically minimal or none; resolutions generally do not authorize new spending. However, the bill’s referral to the Finance Committee suggests a routine review of any potential procedural or print costs associated with processing or disseminating the resolution.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: October 3, 2025
  • Legislative Actions: Status shows two entries on October 3, 2025: both “REFERRED TO FINANCE.” The duplicate entry reflects standard committee referral but provides no further action details at this time.

Next Steps

If advanced by the Finance Committee, the resolution would proceed to consideration by the full Senate. Adoption would formally memorialize the commendation of Brody Kaufman for receiving the Liberty Medal.

Notes

  • The bill is sponsored by Senate member Patrick M. Gallivan as the primary sponsor.

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

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