What's happening
This bill authorizes the creation of a New York "Campaign Medal for Service" for residents who served active duty in Iraq.
Why it matters
Recognizes and honors New Yorkers who served in Iraq. by providing a state-level military decoration, which can help validate and publicly acknowledge the sacrifices of veterans in their own communities.
Eligibility includes both current and former New York residents. who served in Iraq, ensuring that individuals who have moved away or were residents at the time of their service are still recognized.
Medal is only awarded for honorable service. , reinforcing standards of conduct and ensuring the recognition is meaningful and reserved for those with honorable military records.
Allows posthumous presentation to a designated representative. , ensuring that families of deceased veterans can receive recognition for their loved one’s service and sacrifice.
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Medal for Iraq Service
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- Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs
- Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs
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Honor Iraq War Service
In Assembly Committee · Veterans' Affairs · Sponsor David DiPietro
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STATE OF NEW YORK
1232
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
January 11, 2019
Introduced by Sen. GALLIVAN -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Veterans, Homeland Security and Military 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-d to read as follows:
1-d. 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.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend the military law, in relation to providing for the "Campaign Medal for Service" to be granted to those who provided mili- tary service in Iraq
Purpose or general idea of bill
The purpose of this bill is to honor our military personnel by estab- lishing the "Campaign Medal for Service" to be granted to those who provided military service in Iraq.
Summary of specific provisions
Section one amends section 247 of the military law by adding a new subdivision 1-d authorizing the governor to present in the name of the legislature a military decoration known as the "Campaign Medal for Service" to be granted to those who provided military service in Iraq, is a citizen of New York or was serving in New York. Only one medal per person.
Section two establishes the effective date.
Justification
Our military personnel at war face many challenges and make great sacri- fices. By establishing this medal, we aim to honor members of our armed forces for their commitment to serving our country in Iraq.
Legislative history
S.7575/A.4678 of 2017-18: Referred to Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs/Referred to Veterans' Affairs
Fiscal implications
Undetermined
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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