New York legislation · 2025-2026 General Assembly
New York J2371: Commending Wade Peck upon the occasion of his designation as a 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. 2371 BY: Senator HELMING COMMENDING Wade Peck 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 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who unselfishly devote themselves to the well-being and safety of others, demonstrating exceptional courage in times of peril, merit the highest recognition of the New York State Senate; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Wade Peck 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; and WHEREAS, Wade Peck, 56, of Farmington, New York, is being honored with a New York State Senate Liberty Medal in recognition of his courageous and selfless actions on August 17, 2026, when he stopped to assist a family whose home was threatened by a rapidly spreading fire; and WHEREAS, At approximately 6:42 p.m. on August 17, 2026, a vehicle parked outside a residence on Meadowbrook Lane in Farmington suddenly caught fire; within minutes, the vehicle was engulfed in flames, and the fire had begun to spread to the front of the home; and WHEREAS, While driving …
Sponsors
- Pamela Helming (R, 54) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : REFERRED TO FINANCE
Subjects: Resolutions, Legislative
Common questions
- What is J2371?
- J2371 is a bill in the New York Legislature (2025-2026 General Assembly): Commending Wade Peck upon the occasion of his designation as a recipient of a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the New York State Senate.
- What is the status of J2371?
- In committee as of August 31, 2026. Latest action: REFERRED TO FINANCE (August 31, 2026).
- Who sponsored J2371?
- Pamela Helming (R, 54).
- Where is the official record for J2371?
- On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J2371
Source: official New York record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.