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NY J01253
Resolution
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
James Tedisco
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AI Summary
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Posthumously awards the New York State Senate Liberty Medal to John T. Golden, Sr., to be presented at the Saratoga County Honor a Deceased Veteran Ceremony on July 15, 2025
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Recognizes Golden's U.S. Navy service from February 5, 1943 to March 18, 1946, including participation in the D-Day Invasion aboard a Landing Ship Tank (LST) and Operation Magic Carpet transport missions to China
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Honors his military decorations including the Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, European Campaign Medal, and World War II Victory Medal
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Notes his 20-year career with the Nassau County Police Department as a Detective in the Narcotics and Homicide Divisions until retirement in 1972
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Acknowledges his community involvement as Past Commander of Hudson-Sacandaga VFW Post No. 5836 and member of American Legion Post No. 862 until his death on May 27, 2005
Legislative Description
Commending John T. Golden, Sr., 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
1/13/2026