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NY S03956
Bill
Status
6/14/2011
Primary Sponsor
Greg Ball
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Governor to present a "Cold War Veterans Medal" to citizens of New York or those who were New York citizens while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces or organized militia between April 16, 1947 and December 21, 1991
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Medal recipients must have served honorably, with not more than one medal issued per person and additional ribbons available for subsequent presentations as directed by the Adjutant General
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Medal design, inscription, device, and ribbon shall be determined by the Division of Military and Naval Affairs
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In case of recipient death, the medal shall be presented to a designated representative of the deceased
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Also amends existing law to correct "miliary" to "military" and changes references from "chief of staff" to "Adjutant General"
Legislative Description
Establishes the "cold war veterans medal" for members of the armed forces or organized militia serving at any time during the period April 16, 1947 through December 21, 1991.
Last Action
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
1/18/2012