Commending Michael J. Booth Sr. 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

Posthumously honors Michael J. Booth Sr. as Liberty Medal recipient, elevating his contributions with a ceremonial New York Senate resolution.

REFERRED TO FINANCE

Overview

Bill Number: J 1295

Title: Commending Michael J. Booth Sr. 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

Classification: Resolution (ceremonial)

Introduced: November 5, 2025

Status: Referred to the Senate Finance Committee

Sponsor: James Tedisco (primary)

Purpose and Intent

The bill seeks to publicly recognize and commend Michael J. Booth Sr. after he is designated as the recipient of the Liberty Medal, described as the NY Senate’s highest honor.

As a ceremonial resolution, its primary aim is to honor an individual for distinguished service or achievement, rather than to create or modify law or policy.

Key Provisions (inferred from typical ceremonial resolutions)

A formal statement from the New York State Senate congratulating and honoring Michael J. Booth Sr. posthumously.

A designation of Booth as the Liberty Medal recipient, acknowledging his contributions and the significance of the award.

Authorization or directive for the appropriate Senate officers (e.g., the presiding officer or Senate Clerk) to present or read the resolution, and to transmit copies to Booth’s family or heirs, and to relevant organizations.

Inclusion of a brief statement of values or achievements that justify the honor.

Acknowledgment that the designation is posthumous.

Affected Parties and Scope

Primary recipient: Michael J. Booth Sr. (posthumous honoree).

Family and heirs of Michael J. Booth Sr., who may receive copies of the resolution and recognition.

New York State Senate and staff responsible for presenting and recording ceremonial honors.

Potentially the broader public, as the resolution publicly documents the honor and elevates the individual’s contributions.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

Current stage: Referred to the Senate Finance Committee (twice listed in the actions).

As a resolution, it is typically a non-fiscal, ceremonial measure; however, it has been assigned to the Finance Committee per standard Senate procedure.

Next steps: If approved by the Finance Committee, the resolution would advance to floor consideration for a Senate vote. If adopted, it becomes an official expression of the Senate’s recognition and would be published in the Journal and distributed to relevant parties.

There is no specified date for a final vote; timing depends on committee action and floor scheduling.

Additional Notes

The description identifies the Liberty Medal as the highest honor bestowed by the New York State Senate, but the bill text itself is not provided here. The summary reflects typical provisions of a posthumous ceremonial resolution.

If you’d like, I can adjust the summary to incorporate any specific language from the final bill text once it becomes available.

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