Bill

J 979

Commending the 1958-59 Mont Pleasant HS Wrestling Team upon the occasion of being honored at the Special Legacy Tribute during the 27th Annual Schenectady City School District Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jim Tedisco

The bill formally commends the 1958-59 Mont Pleasant High School wrestling team for their athletic achievements and honors them at a Hall of Fame Dinner.

ADOPTED

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Bill Summary · J 979

Summary of Assembly Joint Resolution J 979

Overview

J 979 is a ceremonial Assembly Joint Resolution that officially commends the 1958-59 Mont Pleasant High School wrestling team. The resolution recognizes the team in connection with their upcoming honor at a Special Legacy Tribute during the 27th Annual Schenectady City School District Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner. It is classified as a resolution and has been adopted.

Purpose and Intent

To publicly acknowledge and honor the achievements and legacy of the 1958-59 Mont Pleasant High School wrestling team.
To highlight the team’s participation in the Special Legacy Tribute at the Schenectady City School District Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner.
To express appreciation on behalf of the state for the team’s contributions to local athletics and community pride.

Key Provisions

Formal commendation of the 1958-59 Mont Pleasant High School wrestling team.
Recognition of the team at the Special Legacy Tribute as part of the 27th Annual Schenectady City School District Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner.
Likely language includes “whereas” statements to establish context and a “now, therefore” clause to grant the commendation.
Directive that a copy of the resolution be presented to the team, coaches, and the Mont Pleasant High School community (typical of ceremonial resolutions).

Who/What Is Affected

The 1958-59 Mont Pleasant High School Wrestling Team (and its members)
Mont Pleasant High School and the Schenectady City School District
The broader community by recognizing local athletic history and achievements

Procedural and Timeline Details

Introduced: May 9, 2025
Referred to Finance: May 9, 2025 (typical for cost estimates related to resolutions)
Reported to Calendar for Consideration: May 13, 2025 (duplicated entries indicate ongoing calendar action)
Adopted: May 13, 2025 (final action, resolution approved)

Impact

Primary impact is ceremonial and symbolic, providing formal recognition from the state legislature.
No new fiscal obligations or policy changes are implied beyond the ceremonial commendation.
Enhances visibility of local athletic history and may serve as a source of pride for students, alumni, and the Schenectady community.

Notes

This bill is a resolution rather than a bill that creates or amends law or appropriates funds.
The act of adoption confirms formal acknowledgement by the sponsoring body (Assembly) of the team’s historical significance and the honor to be received at the Hall of Fame dinner.

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