Commending Robert Jesse Warrington 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

Senate Resolution J-21 posthumously commends Robert Jesse Warrington for receiving the Liberty Medal, formally recognizing his contributions in the New York State Senate.

ADOPTED

Overview

Bill type: Senate Resolution (classification: resolution)

Bill number/title: J 21 — Commending Robert Jesse Warrington 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

Introduced: January 9, 2025

Sponsor: Senator Michelle Hinchey (primary)

Key context: The Liberty Medal is described as the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the New York State Senate.

Purpose and intent

The primary purpose of J 21 is ceremonial recognition. It officially commends Robert Jesse Warrington posthumously in connection with his designation as a Liberty Medal recipient.

The bill serves to publicly acknowledge Warrington’s contributions or significance as recognized by the award and to record the Senate’s commendation in its proceedings.

Key provisions and delivery

The bill designates Robert Jesse Warrington as a posthumous recipient of the Liberty Medal.

It states the Senate’s commendation of Warrington in connection with his Liberty Medal designation.

As a resolution, the act conveys formal acknowledgment and appreciation rather than creating statutory rights, obligations, or fiscal requirements.

Affected parties and scope

Primary beneficiary of recognition: Robert Jesse Warrington (posthumously).

Institutional impact: The New York State Senate formally records its highest-honor commendation for Warrington within official proceedings and public record.

Public/constituents: The action signals the Senate’s respect and memorialization of Warrington; it may influence public memory and local commemorations.

Procedural timeline and actions

2025-01-09: Referred to Finance (typical for resolutions to assess any incidental costs, though this is ceremonial).

2025-01-14: Reported to calendar for consideration.

2025-01-14: Adopted (final passage by the Senate).

Notes: The actions on January 14 show a quick progression from referral to calendar to adoption, with duplicate entries reflecting multiple housekeeping actions on the same day.

Impact and significance

The resolution provides formal, ceremonial recognition by the New York State Senate.

It preserves Warrington’s recognition in the official record and publicly acknowledges his designation as a Liberty Medal recipient.

There are no described fiscal implications or regulatory changes; the measure is symbolic and commemorative.

Bottom line

J 21 is a ceremonial Senate resolution that posthumously commends Robert Jesse Warrington for receiving the Liberty Medal, the Senate’s top honor, reflecting the Senate’s respect and memorialization of his contributions. It was introduced January 9, 2025, referred to Finance, moved to the calendar, and adopted on January 14, 2025, with Senator Michelle Hinchey as the primary sponsor.

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