Commending Sergeant William R. Anderson, Jr. 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 Senate resolution (not a law) commending Sergeant William R. Anderson, Jr. posthumously for receiving the New York State Senate's Liberty Medal - the highest individual honor. It honors his military service during the Vietnam War, including his Purple Heart and other awards, and recognizes his community involvement after service. The resolution has no policy impact; it simply serves as a symbolic tribute to his legacy and the values he represented. It directly affects his family and the veterans' community through this formal recognition.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
Governor
Introduced Mar 10, 2025
Last action Mar 18, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Mar 18, 2025
Upper · Passed
ADOPTED
upper
Mar 10, 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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