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NY J03318

Resolution

Status

Passed

12/28/2020

Primary Sponsor

Pamela Helming

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • New York State Senate awards a posthumous Liberty Medal to Draven Starr-Howell, the highest honor bestowed by the Senate on individuals

  • On July 2, 2020, Starr-Howell, age 20 from Palmyra, New York, rescued three women in distress off the Westside of the Sodus Point Pier

  • Starr-Howell was pulled under by rough waves and strong undercurrent while assisting the women; he was hospitalized but died from his injuries on July 3, 2020

  • The Liberty Medal recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exceptional, heroic, or humanitarian acts on behalf of fellow New Yorkers

  • A copy of the resolution will be transmitted to Starr-Howell's family

Legislative Description

Commending Draven Starr-Howell posthumously upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of a Liberty Medal

Last Action

ADOPTED

12/28/2020

Committee Referrals

Finance8/7/2020

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