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J 1046

Commending Thomas W. Vandish 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

NY Senate ceremonial resolution commends Thomas W. Vandish posthumously for the Liberty Medal, recording the honor in official proceedings.

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J 1046 — Summary of Bill

Overview

J 1046 is a New York State Senate resolution that commends Thomas W. Vandish posthumously on the occasion of his designation as a recipient of the Liberty Medal, described as the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the New York State Senate. The resolution is classified as ceremonial (a resolution) and has been adopted by the Senate. Primary sponsorship is by Senator James Tedisco.

Purpose and Intent

  • Recognize and honor Thomas W. Vandish posthumously for receiving the Liberty Medal.
  • Publicly acknowledge Vandish’s contributions or qualities deemed worthy of the Senate’s highest ceremonial distinction.
  • Provide an official Senate record of the honor and hold Vandish’s recipient status in the public record and institutional memory.

Key Provisions

  • Formal commendation of Vandish on the occasion of being named a Liberty Medal recipient.
  • Posthumous recognition, ensuring the tribute reflects Vandish’s life and impact even after his passing.
  • Inclusion of language appropriate to a ceremonial resolution, suitable for display in Senate records and media reporting.

Who/What Is Affected

  • The primary beneficiary is Thomas W. Vandish (posthumous recognition).
  • The act affects the New York State Senate’s public record and ceremonial proceedings, and may be cited by Vandish’s family, supporters, or local communities as an official commendation.
  • No fiscal appropriation or regulatory change is included, as is typical for ceremonial resolutions.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: May 16, 2025.
  • Legislative actions: Referred to Finance on May 16, 2025; subsequently reported to the calendar for consideration and adopted on May 20, 2025 (the listed actions show multiple entries, but the final status is adoption).
  • Status: Adopted.

Sponsor

  • Primary sponsor: Senator James Tedisco.

Impact and Significance

  • The bill provides formal, ceremonial recognition from the New York State Senate for Vandish’s designation as a Liberty Medal recipient.
  • It serves to publicly honor Vandish’s legacy and to record this recognition in the official Senate proceedings without creating legal or financial obligations.

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

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