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J 1255

Commending Paul Davidson 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 Rob Rolison

The bill would issue a formal posthumous commendation recognizing Paul Davidson as a Liberty Medal recipient and publicly honoring his contributions.

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Bill Summary · J 1255

Summary of Bill J 1255

Title

Commending Paul Davidson 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

Bill Overview

  • Type: Resolution
  • Bill Number: J 1255
  • Primary Sponsor: Robert Rolison
  • Status: REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • Introduced: July 11, 2025
  • Legislative Actions: On July 11, 2025, the bill was referred to the Finance Committee (listed twice in the record)

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution seeks formal, ceremonial recognition of Paul Davidson posthumously.
  • It acknowledges his designation as a recipient of the Liberty Medal, described as the highest honor awarded by the New York State Senate.
  • The bill serves to publicly commend Davidson’s contributions and legacy, and to record the Senate’s appreciation.

Key Provisions (What the bill would do)

  • Issue a formal commendation or tribute to Paul Davidson posthumously.
  • Note Davidson’s designation as a Liberty Medal recipient and the significance of that honor.
  • Include customary ceremonial language such as “Whereas” clauses establishing context and “Be It Resolved” statements acknowledging achievements and impact.
  • No substantive policy change, program creation, or appropriation is implied by the measure itself (typical of a ceremonial resolution).

Who or What is Affected

  • Paul Davidson (the honoree, deceased, and his family) and his broader community who benefit from public recognition.
  • New York State Senate, which would officially adopt and publish the resolution.
  • Potentially, participants in related ceremony or observance tied to the recognition (if one occurs).

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

  • Introduced and immediately referred to the Finance Committee on July 11, 2025.
  • The Finance Committee referral is a standard step; however, for a ceremonial resolution, this may not involve changes to policy or funding. It reflects standard committee routing in the Senate.
  • No specific deadline or timeline for final adoption is provided in the available information; final action would depend on committee review and Senate floor consideration.

Fiscal Implications

  • Likely minimal or negligible fiscal impact, as ceremonial resolutions typically incur routine printing/publication costs and do not authorize expenditures or create new programs.
  • Any incidental costs would be determined during the normal legislative process.

Additional Notes

  • The measure is classified as a resolution, not a bill intended to enact new law.
  • The sponsor listed is primarily Robert Rolison; no additional co-sponsors are indicated in the provided information.
  • The description frames the Liberty Medal as the NY Senate’s highest honor, underscoring the prestige of the commemoration.

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

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