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NY J02890

Resolution

Status

Passed

12/22/2022

Primary Sponsor

James Tedisco

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • John W. Seaman, who died on February 28, 2020, is posthumously awarded the New York State Senate Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed by the Senate
  • Seaman served 38 years in the New York Army National Guard beginning August 17, 1959, retiring as Sergeant First Class E-7 on March 25, 1997, and received the Army Commendation Medal, Army Service Ribbon, and National Defense Service Medal
  • Deployed to Germany in January 1990 (REFORGER90) and again in 1992 (REFORGER92) to provide military medical support following the fall of the Berlin Wall
  • Worked 37 years in the Corinth Central School district as Superintendent of Buildings, Grounds, Maintenance, Custodial Staff and Bus Garage, and served his community as a planning board member and American Legion Post commander
  • A copy of the resolution will be transmitted to the Seaman family

Legislative Description

Commending John W. Seaman posthumously upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the New York State Senate

Last Action

ADOPTED

12/22/2022

Committee Referrals

Finance8/15/2022

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