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J 1159

Congratulating Cella McLaughlin upon the occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA Championship in the Girls 55-meter Hurdles on March 8, 2025

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Tom O'Mara

Ceremonially recognize and celebrate Cella McLaughlin’s NYSPHSAA Championship win in the Girls 55m Hurdles.

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Bill Summary · J 1159

Summary of Bill J 1159 – Congratulating Cella McLaughlin

Overview

Bill J 1159 is a resolution designed to publicly congratulate Cella McLaughlin for winning the NYSPHSAA Championship in the Girls 55-meter Hurdles on March 8, 2025. The bill is classified as a resolution (ceremonial acknowledgment) and has been adopted.

  • Status: ADOPTED
  • Introduced: June 5, 2025
  • Version/Actions: Referred to Finance (June 5, 2025); reported to calendar for consideration (June 10, 2025); adopted (June 10, 2025)
  • Primary Sponsor: Thomas F. O'Mara

Purpose and Intent

The bill’s primary purpose is ceremonial: to formally recognize and commend Cella McLaughlin for achieving a state championship in indoor track and field, highlighting athletic excellence, dedication, and representing the state at a high level.

Key Provisions

  • Officially endorses and celebrates Cella McLaughlin’s accomplishment at the NYSPHSAA Championship.
  • Likely includes a formal statement of congratulations and distribution of the resolution to the recipient and associated parties (e.g., school district, coaches).
  • As a ceremonial resolution, it does not enact policy changes or create new legal duties, and it does not authorize spending beyond typical administrative insignia/printing costs.

Affected Parties

  • Individual: Cella McLaughlin (recipient of the resolution)
  • Family and Coaching/School Community: benefit from formal recognition
  • NYSPHSAA and New York State athletic community: recognized for supporting high-level student-athletes
  • State lawmakers and legislative staff: implement and present the ceremonial resolution

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduction and referral to committee: June 5, 2025 (to Finance)
  • Advancement: June 10, 2025 (reported to calendar for consideration)
  • Adoption: June 10, 2025
  • After adoption, the resolution would typically be transmitted to the recipient and appropriate education/school district officials.

Fiscal Implications

  • Generally minimal or none, as ceremonial resolutions do not authorize new expenditures. Any costs would be limited to printing and presenting the resolution, if applicable.

Impact and Significance

This resolution serves to publicly honor a notable athletic achievement, contributing to state culture of recognizing student success in academics and athletics. It also potentially inspires other student-athletes and acknowledges the support of Cella McLaughlin’s coaches, family, and school community.

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

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