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J 260

Commending Jose Cristales 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 Joe Addabbo and 61 co-sponsors

Ceremonial NY Senate resolution commends Jose Cristales for receiving the Liberty Medal, publicly recognizing his achievement with no spending or legal changes.

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Bill Summary · J 260

Summary of Bill J 260

Title

Commending Jose Cristales 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 (ceremonial resolution)

Introduced

  • January 22, 2025

Classification

  • Resolution (ceremonial)

Purpose and intent

  • The bill is a formal, ceremonial resolution recognizing Jose Cristales for his designation as a Liberty Medal recipient. It serves to express the New York State Senate’s admiration and appreciation for Mr. Cristales’ achievements and his receipt of the Liberty Medal, described as the highest honor conferred by the New York State Senate.
  • As a resolution, the measure does not create or amend law, nor authorize expenditures; its primary effect is official Senate recognition and public acknowledgment.

Key provisions and changes

  • The resolution designates formal commendation of Jose Cristales for receiving the Liberty Medal.
  • It is intended to be a matter of public record and an expression of the Senate’s esteem.
  • The bill does not establish programs, authorize spending, or modify statutory requirements. It serves as a ceremonial recognition only.
  • Typical ancillary elements (not enumerated in the provided information) may include directing the resolution to be spread upon the Journal and transmitted to the recipient, but explicit text is not provided.

Affected parties and scope

  • Primary beneficiary: Jose Cristales, in recognition of his Liberty Medal designation.
  • The broader affected audience includes the New York State Senate and the public, as the resolution publicly commemorates an individual’s achievement.
  • Sponsors: The measure has a large bipartisan slate of cosponsors, with Jessica Scarcella-Spanton listed as the primary sponsor, and numerous senators from both parties signing on as cosponsors. This indicates broad cross-aisle support.

Procedural history and timeline

  • 2025-01-22: Referred to the Committee on Finance (a standard procedural step for many resolutions; does not imply a fiscal impact).
  • 2025-01-28: Reported to the calendar for consideration (twice listed) and adopted on the same date.
  • The resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 28, 2025.

Fiscal and legal implications

  • No fiscal impact anticipated, as the measure is ceremonial and does not authorize spending or create new programs.
  • No amendments to statutes or regulatory provisions are indicated.

Context and potential impact

  • This resolution publicly honors an individual who has achieved a prestigious national-level recognition (the Liberty Medal) and signals the Senate’s appreciation for his contributions.
  • The bipartisan support suggests a favorable reception across the chamber and contributes to public recognition of community leadership or achievement represented by Jose Cristales.

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

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