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J 1209

Commending John J. Ivers 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 Jim Tedisco

Senate resolution J 1209 commends John J. Ivers posthumously for receiving the Liberty Medal, the NY Senate’s top honor, recognizing his contributions and notifying his family.

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Bill Summary · J 1209

Bill J 1209 — Summary

Overview

Bill J 1209 is a Senate resolution introduced on June 9, 2025, and adopted by the New York State Senate on June 12, 2025. The resolution commends John J. Ivers posthumously on the occasion of his designation as a recipient of the Liberty Medal, described as the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the New York State Senate. The primary sponsor is Senator James Tedisco.

Purpose and Intent

  • To recognize and honor John J. Ivers posthumously in light of his designation as a Liberty Medal recipient.
  • To publicly acknowledge the achievements and contributions of Ivers as part of the Senate’s tradition of recognizing distinguished individuals.
  • To document the honor in the official Senate record and convey appreciation to Ivers’ family and community.

Key Provisions

  • Formal commendation of John J. Ivers posthumously for receiving the Liberty Medal.
  • Statement of the Liberty Medal’s status as the NY Senate’s highest honor.
  • Likely language including standard “be it resolved” clauses affirming recognition and directing appropriate transmission of the resolution (e.g., to the honoree’s family and relevant entities). While the exact text isn’t provided, such resolutions typically include ceremonial language and a record transmission.

Affected Parties

  • John J. Ivers (recognition occurs posthumously).
  • Family and surviving representatives of Ivers.
  • The New York State Senate and its members.
  • The broader public who may be informed of the honor through official channels.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: June 9, 2025.
  • Referred to: Finance (June 9, 2025).
  • Action: Reported to calendar for consideration (June 12, 2025).
  • Action: Adopted (June 12, 2025).
  • Status: ADOPTED, indicating final approval by the Senate.

Sponsor

  • Primary Sponsor: Senator James Tedisco.

Financial Implications

  • As a ceremonial resolution, there is typically no fiscal obligation or appropriation attached. The bill’s impact is commemorative rather than regulatory or funding-based.

Notes for Context

  • The designation of the Liberty Medal is described as the highest honor the New York State Senate awards, underscoring the significance of the recognition.
  • The duplication in the listed legislative actions appears to reflect multiple procedural entries; the net result is that the resolution was adopted on June 12, 2025.

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

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