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NY J02735
Resolution
Status
Introduced
10/28/2024
Primary Sponsor
Michelle Hinchey
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AI Summary
- Posthumously awards the New York State Senate Liberty Medal to Private Leonard Cesternino for exceptional service and sacrifice during World War II
- Recognizes Cesternino's service in the 125th Field Artillery Battalion, 34th Infantry Division, which fired over 250,000 rounds of ammunition in 480 days of combat in North Africa and Italy
- Memorializes Cesternino's death on November 29, 1943, near Scapoli, Italy, at age 20, when he was killed by enemy artillery fire along with one other soldier
- Notes Cesternino received the Purple Heart, WWII Victory Medal, EAME Medal, and Good Conduct Medal during his service
- Directs that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to Cesternino's family and honors his contributions to the nation and state
Legislative Description
Commending Private Leonard Cesternino 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
REFERRED TO FINANCE
10/28/2024
Committee Referrals
Finance10/28/2024
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