Commending John Flynn, Patrick Flynn, Kanaye Tesoro, and Alexander MacLeod upon the occasion of their designation as recipients of a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an individual

This Senate Resolution (J 1263) formally commends John Flynn, Patrick Flynn, Kanaye Tesoro, and Alexander MacLeod for receiving the Liberty Medal - the New York State Senate’s highest individual honor. It recognizes their 2025 rescue of one adult and seven children from a sinking boat in Fort Montgomery, where they swam to safety without hesitation. The resolution honors their actions as an example of community service, noting they acted spontaneously during a Memorial Day incident. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or policies; it simply provides formal recognition approved by the Senate.