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J 1045

Commending George Ernest Kinnicutt 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

Adopts a ceremonial NY Senate resolution praising George Ernest Kinnicutt posthumously for receiving the Liberty Medal, the Senate’s highest honor; no fiscal impact.

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Bill Summary · J 1045

Summary of Bill J 1045

Title and Status

  • Bill Number: J 1045
  • Title: Commending George Ernest Kinnicutt 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
  • Status: Adopted
  • Classification: Resolution
  • Introduced: May 16, 2025
  • Sponsor (primary): Michelle Hinchey

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill is a ceremonial resolution designed to publicly commend and honor George Ernest Kinnicutt posthumously.
  • It recognizes his designation as a recipient of the Liberty Medal, described as the highest honor bestowed by the New York State Senate.
  • The resolution serves to formally acknowledge Kinnicutt’s contributions and to celebrate this honor on behalf of the Senate.

Key Provisions

  • Formal expression of recognition and congratulations to George Ernest Kinnicutt (posthumously) for receiving the Liberty Medal.
  • Statement of appreciation for the values or achievements associated with the Liberty Medal as the Senate’s premier honor.
  • Likely directive to transmit a copy of the resolution to relevant parties (e.g., family or representatives), though specific language is not provided in the summary.

Impact and Affected Parties

  • Affected Individuals: George Ernest Kinnicutt (posthumous honoree) and his family (through official recognition).
  • Governmental/Institutional: New York State Senate, and by extension the public who receives a formal ceremonial acknowledgment of the honor awarded.
  • Fiscal/Policy Impact: None anticipated. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not enact new law, create expenditures, or alter existing policy.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • May 16, 2025: Introduced and referred to the Finance committee.
  • May 20, 2025: Reported to the calendar for consideration.
  • May 20, 2025: Adopted by the Senate (final disposition in the provided actions).

Additional Context

  • The resolution type indicates a ceremonial honor rather than substantive legislative change.
  • This bill reflects the Senate’s practice of recognizing notable individuals or achievements through formal resolutions.

If you’d like, I can include a brief section on background about the Liberty Medal itself or provide a concise note on typical ceremonial resolution formats used by the New York State Senate.

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

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