What's happening
This bill authorizes the creation of a "Campaign Medal for Service" for New York residents who served in Iraq.
Why it matters
Enhances state-level recognition for Iraq veterans. By creating a specific "Campaign Medal for Service" for those who served in Iraq, New York acknowledges the unique contributions and sacrifices of its residents during that conflict, which may help validate and honor veterans' experiences at the state level beyond federal recognition.
Supports veteran identity and community connection. State-issued medals can strengthen veterans' sense of belonging and recognition within their local communities, potentially supporting mental health and encouraging civic engagement among service members and their families.
Extends recognition to families of deceased veterans. The bill ensures that, if the eligible veteran has died (during or after service), the medal can be presented to a designated family representative, offering a meaningful gesture of remembrance and appreciation for the family’s sacrifice.
Sets eligibility and standards for recognition. The legislation restricts the medal to those with honorable service and prevents duplicate awards, helping maintain the integrity and prestige of the decoration, and aligns the process with other New York State military honors.
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Award Medal to Iraq Veterans
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- Held for consideration in veterans' affairs
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Medal for Iraq Service
In Senate Committee · Veterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs · Sponsor Patrick M. Gallivan
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STATE OF NEW YORK
4678
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
February 3, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. DiPIETRO -- read once and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs
AN ACT to amend the military law, in relation to providing for the "Campaign Medal for Service" to be granted to those who provided military service in Iraq
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 247 of the military law is amended by adding a new subdivision 1-c to read as follows:
1-c. The governor is hereby authorized to present in the name of the legislature of the state of New York, a military decoration, to be known as the "Campaign Medal for Service", bearing a suitable inscription, device, and ribbon, all of which shall be of suitable design, to any person (i) who is a citizen of the state of New York or (ii) who was a citizen of the state of New York while serving in the armed forces of the United States, and who, while serving in the United States Armed Forces, defined as army, air force, navy, marine corps, or coast guard, served in active duty in Iraq. Not more than one campaign medal for service shall be issued to any one person; nor shall any citation be awarded or presented, under the provisions of this subdivision, to any person whose entire service subsequent to the time of the receipt of such medal shall not have been honorable. For each succeeding medal as provided in this section, such person shall be entitled to wear, as the chief of staff of the state may direct, a ribbon whose color and design shall be selected by the division of military affairs. In the event of the death of any person during or subsequent to the receipt of such citation the campaign medal for service shall be presented to such representative of the deceased as may be designated. The chief of staff shall make such rules and regulations as may be deemed necessary for the proper presentation and distribution of such decorations.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
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§ 2. Subdivision 1-a of section 247 of the military law, as added by chapter 184 of the laws of 1998, is amended to read as follows:
1-a. The governor is hereby authorized to present in the name of the legislature of the state of New York, a military decoration, to be known as the "conspicuous service star", bearing a suitable inscription, device, and ribbon, all of which shall be of suitable design, to any person (i) who is a citizen of the state of New York or (ii) who was a citizen of the state of New York while serving in the armed forces of the United States, and who, while serving in the United States Armed Forces, defined as army, air force, navy, marine corps, or coast guard, has, or shall have received a United States unit level decoration denoting combat participation and foreign unit awards, issued from a company, regimental, brigade, or division commander, or equivalent naval unit, or issued by the President of the United States, the Congress of the United States, the United States Defense Department or the joint chiefs of staff, such as, but not limited to, a presidential unit citation or a joint meritorious unit award. Not more than one conspicuous service star shall be issued to any one person; nor shall any citation be awarded or presented, under the provisions of this subdivision, to any person whose entire service subsequent to the time of the receipt of such star shall not have been honorable. For each succeeding star as provided [herein] in this subdivision, such person shall be entitled to wear, as the chief of staff of the state may direct, a ribbon whose color and design shall be selected by the division of [miliary] military affairs. In the event of the death of any person during or subsequent to the receipt of such citation the conspicuous service star shall be presented to such representative of the deceased as may be designated. The chief of staff shall make such rules and regulations as may be deemed necessary for the proper presentation and distribution of such decorations.
§ 3. This act shall take effect immediately.
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