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J 192

Commending Tom Drumm 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 Chris Ryan

New York Senate ceremonial resolution commends Tom Drumm for the Liberty Medal, publicly recognizing his achievement; no law or spending, just formal acknowledgment.

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Bill Summary · J 192

Summary of Bill J 192 (New York State Senate)

Overview

  • Bill Number: J 192
  • Title: Commending Tom Drumm 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
  • Classification: Resolution (ceremonial)
  • Status: ADOPTED
  • Introduced: January 13, 2025
  • Purpose: To publicly commend and recognize Tom Drumm for being designated as a Liberty Medal recipient, the highest honor accorded by the New York State Senate.

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution expresses the Senate’s admiration and congratulations to Tom Drumm for receiving the Liberty Medal.
  • It formally acknowledges the significance of this achievement and records the Senate’s appreciation and best wishes for his ongoing contributions.

Key Provisions

  • A formal statement of commendation recognizing Tom Drumm’s designation as a Liberty Medal recipient.
  • Official acknowledgment that the Liberty Medal is the highest honor bestowed by the New York State Senate.
  • Directive language commonly found in ceremonial resolutions, such as:
    • Transmission of the resolution to Tom Drumm (and possibly his family or representatives).
    • Placement or filing within the official Senate records as a matter of public record.
    • A statement of best wishes for continued success and service.

Note: As a resolution, the document is ceremonial and does not create new law, impose obligations, or authorize spending. It serves to publicly honor an individual and reflect the Senate’s recognition.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Tom Drumm (the recipient of the Liberty Medal)
  • Secondary: The New York State Senate, Tom Drumm’s family or representatives, and the public who follow Senate recognitions.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: January 13, 2025
  • Legislative Action:
    • January 13, 2025 – Referred to Finance
    • January 14, 2025 – Reported to Calendar for Consideration
    • January 14, 2025 – Adopted
  • Current Status: Adopted (the resolution has been approved by the Senate and recorded as an official commendation)

Potential Impact

  • Adds to the public record as an official commendation from the New York State Senate.
  • Enhances public recognition of Tom Drumm’s achievement and may be used for ceremonial, promotional, or biographical purposes.
  • No fiscal impact or regulatory changes are associated with this resolution.

Additional Context

  • This is a typical ceremonial action by a state legislature to honor individuals for notable distinctions. It does not alter statutes or create legal obligations beyond the adjourned recognition.

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

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