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NY J01212
Resolution
Status
6/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michelle Hinchey
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AI Summary
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Posthumously awards the New York State Senate Liberty Medal to Henry Wilton Hassan, Jr., a U.S. Navy veteran, to be celebrated on June 30, 2025
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Recognizes Hassan's naval service from December 26, 1950 to October 14, 1954, including duty aboard the USS Monrovia (APA 31) during the Korean War era, earning the National Defense Service Medal and Navy Occupation Service Medal
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Honors his life as a resident of East Chatham, New York, born January 29, 1931, who worked at Fawn Ridge Feed Company, Litchman Tannery, and Berkshire Roofing
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Notes his community involvement as a member of the Berkshire 5 Waters C B Radio Club, Berkshire Hills Side Banders, and St. Stephen's Church in Pittsfield
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Directs that an engrossed copy of the resolution be transmitted to Hassan's family, honoring his legacy as a father of six children, four of whom also served in the Navy
Legislative Description
Commending Henry Wilton Hassan, Jr. 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
6/12/2025