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SR 61

A Resolution recognizing April 29, 2025, as "World Wish Day" in Pennsylvania.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rosemary Brown and 11 co-sponsors

Ceremonial Senate resolution commends West Jones High School Seastangs for a second consecutive state championship, honoring athletes, coaches, and community.

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Bill Summary · SR 61

Summary — SR 61

Title: Commend West Jones High School Seastangs Swim Team for second consecutive State Championship
Classification: Senate Resolution (honorary) — Subject: Rules
Status: Adopted

Purpose and intent

SR 61 is a ceremonial Senate resolution that formally recognizes and commends the West Jones High School “Seastangs” swim team for winning the state championship for the second year in a row. The resolution’s intent is to congratulate the student-athletes, coaches, and supporting community for their athletic achievement and to place the Legislature’s official appreciation on record.

Key provisions

  • Expresses the Legislature’s congratulations to the West Jones High School Seastangs for winning a second consecutive state swim championship.
  • Praises the dedication, teamwork, sportsmanship, and leadership demonstrated by the student-athletes and coaching staff.
  • Acknowledges contributions of school administrators, families, and the local community that supported the team’s success.
  • Directs that copies of the resolution be transmitted to appropriate recipients (typically the school, school district officials, coaches, and other relevant local leaders) as an official record of the commendation.

Who is affected

  • Directly honored: West Jones High School students on the Seastangs swim team, head and assistant coaches, and athletic staff.
  • Indirectly honored: West Jones High School administration, student body, families, and the local community.
  • No legal, regulatory, or fiscal obligations are created — this is a non-binding, symbolic recognition.

Procedural and timeline notes

  • Introduced: August 27, 2025 (received by the Secretary of the Senate)
  • Legislative action: Read and adopted (recorded votes and dates indicate final adoption in early September 2025)
  • Classification: Resolution — ceremonial; does not amend statutes or create enforceable policy
  • Typical follow-up: Secretary of the Senate transmits copies of the adopted resolution to the honored parties and any other named recipients.

Impact

SR 61 provides public recognition and official commendation for the team’s athletic accomplishment. It has no regulatory effect, no direct fiscal impact, and serves primarily to acknowledge and celebrate local achievement and community pride.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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