New York legislation · 2025-2026 General Assembly
New York J2378: Commending Joseph R. Arcara 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
Status: In committee, September 15, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, September 15, 2026:
Senate Resolution No. 2378 BY: Senator ADDABBO COMMENDING Joseph R. Arcara 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, Members of the Armed Services from the State of New York, who have served so valiantly and honorably in wars in which this country's freedom was at stake, as well as in the preservation of peace in peacetime, deserve a special salute from this Legislative Body; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Joseph R. Arcara 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, 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, Joseph R. Arcara was born on September 5, 1926, in Ozone Park, Queens, New York; a proud lifelong New Yorker, Joseph R. Arcara still lives in Ozone Park; and WHEREAS, Joseph R. Arcara joined the United States Army during World War II, and he was assigned as a weapons armorer to the 335th Amphibious Theatre Battalion, Fort Ord, California; and WHEREAS, …
Sponsors
- Joseph Addabbo (D, 15) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : REFERRED TO FINANCE
Subjects: Resolutions, Legislative
Common questions
- What is J2378?
- J2378 is a bill in the New York Legislature (2025-2026 General Assembly): Commending Joseph R. Arcara 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.
- What is the status of J2378?
- In committee as of September 15, 2026. Latest action: REFERRED TO FINANCE (September 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored J2378?
- Joseph Addabbo (D, 15).
- Where is the official record for J2378?
- On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J2378
Source: official New York record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.