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J 1097

Honoring the distinguished veterans from the State of New York upon the occasion of their induction into the New York State Senate 2025 Veterans Hall of Fame

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Addabbo and 62 co-sponsors

Ceremonial NY Senate resolution honors veterans inducted into the 2025 Veterans Hall of Fame, publicly recognizing their service and congratulating inductees and their families.

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Bill Summary · J 1097

Summary of Bill J 1097: Honoring New York’s Distinguished Veterans upon Induction into the 2025 Veterans Hall of Fame

Bill at a Glance

  • Bill Number: J 1097
  • Title: Honoring the distinguished veterans from the State of New York upon the occasion of their induction into the New York State Senate 2025 Veterans Hall of Fame
  • Status: ADOPTED (ceremonial resolution)
  • Introduced: May 23, 2025
  • Classification: Resolution (ceremonial)
  • Version/Actions:
    • Referred to Finance on 2025-05-23 (twice listed)
    • Adopted on 2025-05-28 (twice listed)
  • Prime Sponsor: Andrea Stewart-Cousins
  • Cosponsors: A broad roster of NY State Senators and Assembly members, including notable names across parties and chambers

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill is a ceremonial resolution recognizing and honoring “distinguished veterans from the State of New York” on the occasion of their induction into the New York State Senate 2025 Veterans Hall of Fame.
  • Its primary purpose is to publicly acknowledge the service and sacrifices of NY veterans and to celebrate their induction into the Veterans Hall of Fame, thereby highlighting veteran contributions to the state.

Key Provisions (Substantive Provisions Typical of This Type of Resolution)

  • Formal recognition by the New York State Senate of the honorees’ military service and post-service contributions.
  • Congratulations and best wishes extended to the inductees and their families.
  • Possible language acknowledging the importance of veteran service to the state and to the nation.
  • Instructions to transmit copies of the resolution to the honorees (and possibly their families or relevant organizations) and to publish or recognize the resolution in appropriate forums.

Note: The bill is a ceremonial resolution, not a statute. It does not create new law or impose regulatory or fiscal obligations beyond standard ceremonial costs (e.g., printing and distribution, if any).

Affected Parties and Scope

  • Primary beneficiaries: The New York veterans selected for induction into the 2025 Veterans Hall of Fame.
  • Secondary beneficiaries: The broader veterans community in New York, their families, and supporters, along with the general public, through enhanced recognition of veterans’ service.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: May 23, 2025
  • Committee Action: Referred to the Finance committee (typical for resolutions to review administrative/fiscal implications, though ceremonial resolutions usually have minimal impact).
  • Adoption: Adopted on May 28, 2025 (indicating passage by the Senate; assuming parallel action in the Assembly as part of the full resolution process).

Fiscal Impact

  • Likely minimal or negligible, as ceremonial resolutions generally do not authorize new spending or create fiscal obligations beyond routine printing and distribution costs.

Summary

Bill J 1097 is a ceremonial New York State Senate resolution that honors the State’s distinguished veterans on their induction into the 2025 Veterans Hall of Fame. It expresses recognition, gratitude, and best wishes to the honorees and typically directs the preparation and transmission of copies of the resolution. The measure was introduced May 23, 2025, referred to Finance, and adopted by the Senate on May 28, 2025.

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

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