New York Consolidated Laws, Veterans’ Services Law - VES § 28. New York state silver rose veterans service certificate

1. who is a citizen of the state of New York; or

2. who was a citizen of the state of New York while serving in the uniformed services of the United States, and who while serving in the uniformed services of the United States, or the organized militia on active duty was exposed to dioxin or phenoxy herbicides, as evinced by a medical diagnosis of a disease associated with dioxin or phenoxy herbicides, and any other proof determined by the adjutant general to be necessary; or

3. who was honorably discharged or released under honorable circumstances.

Not more than one New York state silver rose veterans certificates shall be awarded or presented, under the provisions of this section, to any person whose entire service subsequent to the time of the receipt of such certificate shall not have been honorable. In the event of the death of any person during or subsequent to the receipt of such certificate it shall be presented to such representative of the deceased as may be designated. The commissioner, in consultation with the adjutant general, shall make such rules and regulations as may be deemed necessary for the proper presentation and distribution of such certificates.