New York legislation · 2025-2026 General Assembly
New York J2368: Commending Kristen Cummins upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the New York State Senate
Status: In committee, August 31, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, August 31, 2026:
Senate Resolution No. 2368 BY: Senator WALCZYK COMMENDING Kristen Cummins upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the New York State Senate WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and commend the caring concern and heroic acts of individuals who take prompt and appropriate action in emergency situations, nobly risking their own lives in an effort to preserve the life of another; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Kristen Cummins upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the New York State Senate; and WHEREAS, The New York State Senate Liberty Medal was established by Resolution and is awarded to individuals who have merited special commendation for exceptional, heroic, or humanitarian acts on behalf of their fellow New Yorkers; and WHEREAS, On June 6, 2026, at Lake Durant near Blue Mountain Lake, New York, Kristen Cummins was editing photos when she received a phone call; she rarely answers the phone after hours, but for some reason, she answered and on the other end was Matthew Veshia, who told her his boat had capsized and that …
Sponsors
- Mark Walczyk (R, 49) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : REFERRED TO FINANCE
Subjects: Resolutions, Legislative
Common questions
- What is J2368?
- J2368 is a bill in the New York Legislature (2025-2026 General Assembly): Commending Kristen Cummins upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the New York State Senate.
- What is the status of J2368?
- In committee as of August 31, 2026. Latest action: REFERRED TO FINANCE (August 31, 2026).
- Who sponsored J2368?
- Mark Walczyk (R, 49).
- Where is the official record for J2368?
- On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J2368
Source: official New York record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.