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Commending Merrill S. Patrick 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

New York Senate resolution commends Merrill S. Patrick posthumously for receiving the Liberty Medal, a ceremonial honor with no funding or legal effect.

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Bill Summary · J 12

Summary: Bill J 12 — Commending Merrill S. Patrick on Liberty Medal Honor

Overview

Bill J 12 is a New York State Senate resolution that commends Merrill S. Patrick 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 bill is ceremonial in nature and does not create or modify law or funding.

Purpose and Intent

  • Recognize and honor Merrill S. Patrick posthumously for receiving the Liberty Medal.
  • Publicly acknowledge the significance of the Liberty Medal and Patrick’s contributions that led to the designation.
  • Serve as an official expression of esteem from the New York State Senate.

Key Provisions

  • Formal commendation of Merrill S. Patrick posthumously.
  • Announcement of his designation as a Liberty Medal recipient.
  • Presentation of the Senate’s highest ceremonial honor to Patrick’s memory (and, by extension, to his family and associates).

Affected Parties

  • Merrill S. Patrick (deceased) and his immediate family or estate receiving formal acknowledgment.
  • The broader public, as the resolution serves to memorialize and highlight Patrick’s achievements and the Liberty Medal honor.
  • The New York State Senate, as the official body issuing the ceremonial recognition.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: January 9, 2025.
  • Legislative actions:
    • January 9, 2025 — Referred to Finance.
    • January 14, 2025 — Reported to calendar for consideration.
    • January 14, 2025 — Adopted.
  • Sponsor: James Tedisco (primary).
  • Status: Adopted.

Note: The record shows duplicate listings for certain actions (e.g., multiple entries for “Referred to Finance,” “Reported to calendar for consideration,” and “Adopted”) which likely reflect clerical duplications in the bill’s official ledger.

Practical Impact

  • No fiscal appropriation or statutory change results from this resolution.
  • The bill serves as a formal ceremonial gesture, documenting the Senate’s recognition of Patrick’s achievement and sharing his honor with the public.
  • It provides an official historical record of the Senate’s commendation and contributes to the civic narrative surrounding the Liberty Medal recipient.

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

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