A7312
An act authorizing the Commissioner of General Services to transfer and convey certain lands in the Town of Wilton, County of Saratoga, to the Veterans and Community Housing Coalition — 2025-06-11 · Calendar #1642
The Senate unanimously passed legislation authorizing the transfer of state lands in Saratoga County to the Veterans and Community Housing Coalition. Assembly Bill 7312, sponsored by Assemblywoman Woerner, received all 59 votes in favor. During floor debate, Sen. Fahy spoke in support of the measure, using the occasion to honor Sergeant Henry Johnson, a World War I Medal of Honor recipient from Albany whose extraordinary service was not recognized during his lifetime due to his race. Fahy noted that Fort Johnson, recently renamed in his honor, has been redesignated back to its original name. The bill takes effect immediately.
PASSED
Ayes: 59
· Nays: N/A
Debate Summary
Sen. Fahy spoke in support of the bill, commending the sponsor for advancing veterans and community housing legislation. She used the occasion to reflect on the historical recognition of Medal of Honor recipient Sergeant Henry Johnson, a World War I veteran from Albany who was not recognized during his lifetime due to his race, and noted the recent redesignation of Fort Johnson back to its original name.