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J2696Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Hawthorne Legion Post

Official title

“Honoring the Hawthorne American Legion Post for hosting a Medal of Honor Day commemoration at the Kensico Dam Plaza on July 27, 2017”

Sponsor Terrence P. MurphySD-40
Status
Adopted
Impact
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Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution honors the Hawthorne American Legion Post for hosting a Medal of Honor Day commemoration on July 27, 2017.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the importance of community organizations. like the Hawthorne American Legion Post in preserving and promoting awareness of military history and valor at the local level.

  2. Elevates public recognition for Medal of Honor recipients. , reinforcing their stories and sacrifices as a living part of civic identity and patriotic education.

  3. Encourages ongoing commemoration and public ceremonies. , which can foster intergenerational respect for military service and may inspire civic engagement and volunteerism within the community.

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Honor Hawthorne Legion Post

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Terrence P. Murphy

Senator · Senate District 40

Chair, Investigations And Government Operations

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History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

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Senate Resolution No. 2696 BY: Senator MURPHY HONORING the Hawthorne American Legion Post for hosting a Medal of Honor Day commemoration at the Kensico Dam Plaza on July 27, 2017 WHEREAS, The State of New York takes great pride in recognizing its esteemed… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 2696 BY: Senator MURPHY HONORING the Hawthorne American Legion Post for hosting a Medal of Honor Day commemoration at the Kensico Dam Plaza on July 27, 2017 WHEREAS, The State of New York takes great pride in recognizing its esteemed military who have distinguished themselves in service to their country; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor the Hawthorne American Legion Post for hosting a Medal of Honor Day commemoration at the Kensico Dam Plaza on July 27, 2017; and WHEREAS, The Medal of Honor, the United States' highest military honor, was created in 1861; and WHEREAS, The Medal of Honor is awarded only to U.S. military personnel, by the President of the U.S. in the name of Congress, for personal acts of valor above and beyond the call of duty; and WHEREAS, The Medal of Honor has a distinct version for the Army, the Navy, and the Air Force; members of the Marine Corps and the Coast Guard receive the Navy version; and WHEREAS, The first Medals of Honor were awarded on March 25, 1863, to six members of "Andrews Raiders" for their volunteering and participation during an American Civil War raid in April of 1862; since then, over 3,400 Medals of Honor have been awarded; and WHEREAS, It is appropriate to honor these heroic men and women during their own day of recognition; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor the Hawthorne American Legion Post for hosting a Medal of Honor Day commemoration at the Kensico Dam Plaza on July 27, 2017; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the Hawthorne American Legion Post.

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