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J 1116

Commending Sarah Brown upon the occasion of her 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 April Baskin

New York Senate adopts J 1116, a ceremonial resolution praising Sarah Brown for Liberty Medal recognition, publicly honoring her with no new laws or funding.

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Bill Summary · J 1116

Bill Summary: J 1116 – Commending Sarah Brown on Liberty Medal Recognition (Resolution)

Overview

  • Bill Number: J 1116
  • Title: Commending Sarah Brown upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the New York State Senate
  • Type: Resolution
  • Status: ADOPTED
  • Introduced: May 28, 2025
  • Primary Sponsor: Senator April Baskin

Purpose

The resolution formally commends Sarah Brown in recognition of her designation as the recipient of the Liberty Medal, described as the highest honor conferred by the New York State Senate. The measure serves as a ceremonial expression of respect and appreciation for Brown’s achievement.

Key Provisions

  • Acknowledgment of Achievement: The bill notes Brown’s designation as Liberty Medal recipient and presents formal commendation from the New York State Senate.
  • Ceremonial Recognition: The resolution is a ceremonial act, intended to publicly honor Brown without implementing new programs, laws, or fiscal obligations.
  • No Change in Statutory Authority or Budget: As a resolution, it does not create new rights, duties, or appropriations, and does not amend statutes.

Affected Parties

  • Individual: Sarah Brown (as the designated Liberty Medal recipient)
  • Government/Institutions: New York State Senate, and by extension, the public audience of the recognition

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • May 28, 2025: Introduced and referred to Finance.
  • May 28, 2025: Referred to Finance (duplicate entry in record).
  • June 5, 2025: Reported to calendar for consideration.
  • June 5, 2025: Reported to calendar for consideration (duplicate entry).
  • June 5, 2025: Adopted by the Senate (final passage in this chamber).

Sponsor

  • Primary Sponsor: Senator April Baskin

Potential Impact

  • Public recognition and ceremonial honor for Sarah Brown.
  • Increases visibility around the Liberty Medal designation within New York State.
  • No fiscal impact or legal changes arising from adoption.

Notes

  • As a resolution, J 1116 is primarily a formal statement of commendation and does not alter statutes or authorize or allocate funds. It reflects the Senate’s acknowledgement of Brown’s achievement and may be used in press materials and ceremonial contexts.

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

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