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J 805

Commending Michael De Benedictus 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 Michelle Hinchey

A ceremonial New York Senate resolution commends Michael De Benedictus posthumously for receiving the Liberty Medal, publicly honoring his contributions with no funding implications.

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J 805 — Summary

Bill at a glance

  • Bill Number: J 805
  • Title: Commending Michael De Benedictus 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
  • Status: Adopted (Resolution)
  • Introduced: April 14, 2025
  • Classification: Resolution
  • Primary Sponsor: Michelle Hinchey

Purpose and intent

This resolution formally commends Michael De Benedictus posthumously in recognition of his designation as the recipient of the Liberty Medal—the highest honor awarded by the New York State Senate. The measure serves to publicly acknowledge his achievements and/ or contributions that led to this honor and to honor his memory through the Senate’s official commendation.

Key provisions

  • Commendation of Michael De Benedictus (posthumously): The Senate extends its commendation in connection with his designation as Liberty Medal recipient.
  • Recognition of the Liberty Medal: The resolution notes that the Liberty Medal is the highest honor bestowed by the New York State Senate.
  • Transmission of the resolution: The bill typically directs the appropriate Senate officers to transmit a copy of the resolution to relevant parties (e.g., family or estate) and to document the Senate’s recognition.
  • No fiscal obligation: As a ceremonial resolution, there are no apparent funding or appropriation requirements associated with its adoption.

Who is affected

  • Michael De Benedictus (deceased): The recipient of the Liberty Medal whose recognition is the focus of the resolution.
  • Family and estate of De Benedictus: Direct recipients of the official commendation.
  • New York State Senate and its staff: Responsible for adopting the resolution and issuing communications reflecting the honor.
  • General public: Recognizes the honoree and reinforces the Senate’s values and recognition practices.

Procedural/timeline details

  • April 14, 2025: Introduced and referred to the Finance Committee.
  • April 29, 2025: Reported to the calendar for consideration.
  • April 29, 2025: Adopted by the Senate (final action on the same day in the legislative record).

Sponsor

  • Primary Sponsor: Senator Michelle Hinchey

This is a ceremonial resolution recognizing an individual’s posthumous honor. It does not enact new policy or funding but serves to publicly acknowledge and commemorate the honoree and his designation as a Liberty Medal recipient.

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

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