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J 11

Commending Liam Hedley and Hunter Marcello upon the occasion of their designation as recipients of a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the New York State Senate

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Rob Ortt

Ceremonial NY Senate resolution commends Liam Hedley and Hunter Marcello for the Liberty Medal, raising their profiles with symbolic recognition and no policy or budget impact.

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Bill Summary · J 11

Summary of J 11: Commending Liam Hedley and Hunter Marcello on Liberty Medal

Overview

J 11 is a New York State Senate resolution that commends Liam Hedley and Hunter Marcello upon their designation as recipients of the Liberty Medal—the highest honor conferred by the New York State Senate. The measure is ceremonial in nature, recognizing exemplary contributions and achievements without creating new policy, duties, or fiscal obligations.

Purpose and Intent

  • Publicly acknowledge and celebrate Hedley and Marcello for earning the Liberty Medal.
  • Highlight the values associated with the Liberty Medal, such as service, leadership, and civic contribution.
  • Provide the Senate an official vehicle to honor outstanding individuals within the state.

Key Provisions

  • Formal commendation of Hedley and Marcello as Liberty Medal recipients.
  • A statement recognizing their achievements and conferring the Senate’s highest honor on them.
  • Directs appropriate Senate officers to transmit recognition materials to the recipients and preserve the record of the resolution.
  • No policy changes, regulatory effects, tax or budgetary provisions, or new expenditures are entailed by the resolution.

Who and What Is Affected

  • Primary recipients: Liam Hedley and Hunter Marcello.
  • The New York State Senate, which issues the ceremonial recognition.
  • The public profile of Hedley and Marcello is enhanced through official Senate recognition.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: January 9, 2025.
  • Sponsors: Primary sponsor Robert Ortt.
  • Legislative actions:
    • January 9, 2025: Referred to Finance.
    • January 14, 2025: Reported to calendar for consideration.
    • January 14, 2025: Adopted.
  • Status: Adopted (ceremonial resolution now officially enacted by the Senate).

Sponsor Information

  • Primary Sponsor: Robert Ortt.

Impact and Notes

  • This resolution carries symbolic significance, recognizing exceptional contributions by Hedley and Marcello.
  • It does not impose new obligations, authorize spending, or alter existing law.
  • May serve as a basis for press releases, public recognition, and historical records of the Senate’s honors.

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

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