Commending Kenneth C. Thayer 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 Senate Resolution (J 159) formally commends Kenneth C. Thayer posthumously for being honored with New York State's Liberty Medal - the Senate's highest individual honor. It recognizes Thayer's WWII service as one of the first Allied soldiers to enter the Netherlands during its liberation in 1944, his military decorations (including the Distinguished Service Cross), and his later contributions as a New York resident and veteran advocate. The resolution serves as a symbolic tribute, not a policy change, and directs that a copy be sent to Thayer's family. It was adopted by the New York State Senate on January 14, 2025.