Summary#
New York Senate Resolution No. 2379, sponsored by Senator James Tedisco, is a ceremonial resolution, not a bill that creates or amends a law. Its stated goal is to commend James R. Peluso posthumously in connection with his designation as a recipient of the New York State Senate Liberty Medal.
- The Senate would formally commend Peluso for his military service and work for veterans and his community.
- The resolution directs that a copy be sent to Peluso’s family.
- The resolution describes the Liberty Medal as the Senate’s highest honor, but its operative text commends Peluso “upon the occasion” of his designation; it does not set out a medal-award process.
- The resolution was introduced and referred to the Senate Finance Committee. It has not yet been adopted, based on the supplied status.
What it means for you#
- Peluso’s family: The resolution directs that they receive a copy. It does not provide a payment or other benefit.
- Veterans and the public: The resolution formally recognizes Peluso’s service. It does not create a new veterans’ service, benefit, or program.
- New York government: The resolution directs transmission of a copy to the family. It does not create a new office or change government powers or duties beyond that action.
Money#
No cost information is in the available material.
- The resolution names no funding, fee, payment, or spending amount.
What is unclear#
- The text does not explain who designated Peluso as a Liberty Medal recipient or when that designation was made.
- It does not give a date or process for presenting the medal.
- It does not identify who would arrange and pay for sending the resolution copy.
Case for#
- A possible argument for the resolution is that it formally recognizes Peluso’s military service and decades of work supporting veterans.
- The resolution records his contributions to his community and family as well as his service in the Army.
- Sending a copy to his family provides a formal record of the Senate’s commendation.
Case against#
- The resolution is symbolic: it creates no new services or financial support for veterans or Peluso’s family.
- The text does not explain how the Liberty Medal designation was made or how the medal presentation will occur.
- One possible concern is that readers may take “recipient” to mean this resolution itself awards the medal, though the operative text only commends Peluso in connection with his designation.