Commending Salvatore J. Costanzo 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
This is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) commending Salvatore J. Costanzo posthumously for receiving the New York State Senate's Liberty Medal - the Senate's highest individual honor. It formally recognizes Costanzo's military service (USS Coral Sea, Vietnam War), decades of public service with the New York State Department of Veterans Affairs, and community involvement. The resolution directs the Senate to present a copy of the resolution to his family, honoring his legacy as a veteran and advocate. It affects no laws or regulations and solely serves to memorialize his contributions.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Aug 2025
Committee Review
Aug 2025
Senate Passage
Jan 2026
Governor
Introduced Aug 11, 2025
Last action Jan 13, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Jan 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED
upper
Aug 11, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO FINANCE
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Michelle Hinchey
DDemocratic/Working Families
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