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J 803

Commending Orien J. Race 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

New York Senate passes a ceremonial resolution commending Orien J. Race posthumously and naming him a Liberty Medal recipient.

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Bill Summary · J 803

Summary of Bill J 803

Overview

Bill J 803 is a New York State Senate resolution titled “Commending Orien J. Race 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.” The resolution is adopted, with primary sponsorship by Senator Michelle Hinchey.

Purpose and Intent

  • To formally recognize and commend Orien J. Race posthumously for being designated as a Liberty Medal recipient—the highest honor the New York State Senate bestows.
  • To publicly honor Race’s contributions and legacy, and to acknowledge the significance of the Liberty Medal designation.

Key Provisions

  • The resolution expresses official commendation of Orien J. Race posthumously.
  • It designates Race as a recipient of the Liberty Medal, aligning with the Senate’s highest honor framework.
  • It serves as a ceremonial, symbolic acknowledgment rather than a change in law or policy.

Note: As a resolution, the bill does not enact statutory changes or authorize new spending beyond routine ceremonial costs (e.g., printing, distribution). No substantive regulatory or fiscal provisions are introduced.

Affected Parties and Impact

  • Primary beneficiary: Orien J. Race (posthumous honoree).
  • Family and community connected to Race may be publicly recognized and cited in related ceremonies and official records.
  • The New York State Senate and its members, staff, and constituents receive a formal, public acknowledgment of Race’s achievements and the Liberty Medal honor.
  • The broader public gains awareness of Race’s contributions through the official recognition.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: April 14, 2025.
  • Legislative actions: Referred to Finance on April 14, 2025; subsequently reported to the calendar for consideration and then adopted.
  • Reported to calendar for consideration: April 29, 2025 (duplicated entries in the record indicate multiple administrative steps).
  • Adopted: April 29, 2025.
  • Status: ADOPTED.
  • Sponsor: Michelle Hinchey (primary).

Additional Notes

  • This bill is purely ceremonial. It does not modify laws, create new programs, or authorize expenditures beyond routine ceremonial costs.
  • The resolution will become part of the official Senate record and may be accompanied by a formal presentation or ceremony acknowledging the Liberty Medal designation.

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

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