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History
- Referred to veterans' affairs
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 59–0
- Ordered to third reading from special report cal.954
- Special report cal.954
- Reported and committed to finance
- Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs
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Relates to the issuance of a New York State Vietnam War Service Medal
In Assembly Committee · Veterans' Affairs · Sponsor John T. McDonald III
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S6161
Title of bill
An act to amend the military law, in relation to the issuance of a New York State Vietnam War Service Medal
Purpose
To establish the Vietnam War Service Medal for members of the armed forces or organized militia serving abroad in the Viet Nam War during the period of time from November 1, 1955 through April 30, 1975.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 amends Section 247 of the Military Law by adding a new subdi- vision 1-c which authorizes the Adjutant General to present in the name of the legislature of the State of New York, a medal to be known as the "New York State Vietnam War Service Medal."
Section 2 amends Subdivision 4 of Section 247 of the Military Law to include the New York State Vietnam War Service Medal in this section, with the other state medals, that do not require the recipient of such medals to have been a resident of the State of New York at the time of his or her entry into the armed forces or organized militia.
Section 3 amends Subdivision 1-a of Section 247 of the Military Law to correct the spelling of the word "military".
Section 4 states the effective date to be 120 days after this act shall become law. It also authorizes the Division of Military and Naval Affairs to promulgate any and all rules and regulations and take any other measures necessary to implement the provisions of this act.
Justification
New Yorkers pride themselves on recognizing and honoring the courageous service and sacrifice of the heroic members of our armed forces. However, for many veterans of the Vietnam War, the reception they received upon returning home was muted, insufficient and, in some unfortunate circumstances, highly disrespectful if not outright hostile. As such, many heroic veterans of the Vietnam War never received the proper respect, recognition, thanks and support for their honorable service to the United States of America. The creation of a New York State Vietnam War Service Medal seeks to remedy this by affording, the proper appreciation due to veterans of the Vietnam War. The New York State Vietnam Veterans War Service Medal is awarded on behalf of all New Yorkers who honor our armed forces and have the deepest respect for the men and women our military who served during the Vietnam War.
Legislative history
This is a new bill.
Fiscal implications
To be determined
Effective date
This act shall take effect 120 days after it shall have become law.
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