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J 159

Commending Kenneth C. Thayer 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 Joe Griffo

Posthumous NY Senate resolution commends Kenneth C. Thayer for the Liberty Medal, a ceremonial honor, the Senate’s highest accolade, with no fiscal impact.

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Bill Summary · J 159

Summary of Bill J 159 – Commending Kenneth C. Thayer

Overview

Bill J 159 is a New York State Senate resolution that commends Kenneth C. Thayer posthumously in connection with his designation as a recipient of the Liberty Medal, described in the bill as the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the New York State Senate. The resolution is statused as ADOPTED.

Purpose and Intent

  • To publicly recognize and honor Kenneth C. Thayer following his designation as the Liberty Medal recipient.
  • To acknowledge Thayer’s contributions and legacy in a formal, commemorative document issued by the New York State Senate.

Key Provisions

  • Posthumous Commendation: The resolution commends Kenneth C. Thayer on the occasion of his Liberty Medal designation.
  • Recognition of Liberty Medal: It designates Thayer as a recipient of the Liberty Medal, highlighting the significance of this honor within the Senate.
  • Ceremonial/Non-Binding Nature: As a resolution, the measure is ceremonial in nature and does not create new duties, programs, or expenditures.

Note: Specific procedural actions commonly associated with such resolutions (e.g., directing the Clerk to transmit copies to family or relevant offices) are typical but not detailed in the provided bill text. The essential action is formal recognition by the Senate.

Affected Parties

  • Kenneth C. Thayer (posthumously) and his family, who receive formal recognition of his honors.
  • New York State Senate and its members, which confer the commemoration.
  • The broader public, which gains official acknowledgment of Thayer’s contributions through the Senate’s resolution.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: January 10, 2025
  • Legislative Actions:
    • January 10, 2025: Referred to Finance
    • January 14, 2025: Reported to calendar for consideration (two entries)
    • January 14, 2025: Adopted (two entries)
  • Sponsor: Primary sponsor Joseph A. Griffo

Fiscal Impact

  • No anticipated fiscal impact. Resolutions of this nature are ceremonial and do not authorize spending or create ongoing costs.

Additional Context

  • The bill’s designation of the Liberty Medal as the “highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the New York State Senate” frames the recognition as a peak Senate accolade for the recipient.

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