J 1289 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Commending Johnathan Rudat 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 commemorative Senate resolution (J 1289) honoring Johnathan Rudat for receiving the New York State Senate's Liberty Medal - the Senate's highest individual honor. The resolution recognizes Rudat's heroic intervention in Germany, where he protected two women from attackers while sustaining serious injuries, embodying the medal's purpose of honoring exceptional humanitarian acts. The resolution has no legal effect; it solely commends Rudat and directs a copy be sent to him.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2025
Committee Review
Oct 2025
Senate Passage
Jan 2026
Governor
Introduced Oct 3, 2025 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Jake Ashby
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