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J 1260

Commending John J. O'Brien 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

Ceremonial NY Senate resolution commends John J. O’Brien posthumously for the Liberty Medal, a symbolic act honoring his contributions; no policy changes or funding.

REFERRED TO FINANCE
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Bill Summary · J 1260

Summary of Bill J 1260

Overview

Bill J 1260 is a New York State Senate resolution intended to commend John J. O'Brien posthumously on his designation as recipient of the Liberty Medal, described in the title as the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the New York State Senate. The bill is currently classified as a resolution and has been referred to the Finance Committee.

Purpose and Intent

  • The primary purpose is ceremonial: to publicly recognize and honor John J. O'Brien for his designation as a Liberty Medal recipient.
  • The resolution expresses the Senate’s commendation and admiration for O’Brien, acknowledging this designation as a notable achievement worthy of formal acknowledgment by the Senate.

Key Provisions

  • Posthumous Commendation: The bill would bestow the Senate’s formal commendation on John J. O’Brien after his passing.
  • Symbolic Recognition: The resolution serves as a formal record of appreciation and sets forth the Senate’s respect for O’Brien’s contributions as recognized by the Liberty Medal designation.
  • Scope: The text and intent focus on recognizing the individual’s honor and the significance of the achievement, rather than creating duties, policies, or programmatic changes.

Who is Affected

  • John J. O’Brien (the honoree). Since the recognition is posthumous, the primary beneficiaries are his family and the broader community that respects the honor.
  • The New York State Senate and its members, which would officially endorse and adopt the resolution.
  • Administrative staff and the Senate Journal, which would document the resolution if adopted.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: August 11, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to Finance (on August 11, 2025). The duplication of “REFERRED TO FINANCE” in the legislative actions indicates the bill was entered into the committee reference process on that date.
  • Sponsor: Primary sponsor James Tedisco.
  • Next steps (typical for a Senate resolution): If advanced by the Finance Committee or discharged, the resolution would be considered by the full Senate; passage would result in formal adoption and inclusion in the Senate Journal as part of the official record.

Financial Implications

  • As a ceremonial resolution, direct policy changes or funding programs are not included.
  • Any incidental costs (e.g., printing, publication in the Senate Journal) would be modest and typically handled within the Senate’s routine operating budget, subject to approval by the Finance Committee.

Additional Notes

  • The bill’s content is concise and ceremonial in nature, focusing on formal recognition rather than substantive policy changes.

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

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