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J 150

Congratulating Fayth Goodspeed of Niskayuna High School upon the occasion of capturing the Girls 100 Yard Breaststroke title at the NYSPHSAA Girls Swimming and Diving Championship on November 23, 2024

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jim Tedisco

The bill formally honors Fayth Goodspeed for winning the Girls 100 Yard Breaststroke at the NYSPHSAA Championship, recognizing her and Niskayuna High School.

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Bill Summary · J 150

Summary of Bill J 150

Overview

Bill J 150 is a ceremonial resolution introduced in the New York Legislature to congratulate Fayth Goodspeed of Niskayuna High School for winning the Girls 100 Yard Breaststroke title at the NYSPHSAA Girls Swimming and Diving Championship held on November 23, 2024. The bill has been adopted.

Purpose and Intent

  • Officially recognize and commend Fayth Goodspeed for her achievement in a state-level athletics competition.
  • Celebrate the accomplishments of a student-athlete from Niskayuna High School and acknowledge the school’s athletic program.
  • Promote community pride and recognize dedication to sportsmanship, training, and scholastic excellence.

Provisions and Provisions Summary

  • The resolution would extend official congratulations to Fayth Goodspeed and acknowledge her recent state championship in the Girls 100 Yard Breaststroke.
  • It would likely include the event details (the NYSPHSAA Championship on November 23, 2024) and recognize the role of her coaches and the school in supporting her success.
  • The text would direct the appropriate legislative officers to transmit copies of the resolution to Fayth Goodspeed and Niskayuna High School, serving as a formal record of the achievement.

Who/What is Affected

  • Fayth Goodspeed (recipient of the recognition)
  • Niskayuna High School (the school she attends)
  • The NYSPHSAA athletics community and the broader local community that follows high school sports
  • The sponsoring member and the legislature, through the ceremonial acknowledgment

Procedural and Timeline Highlights

  • Introduced: January 10, 2025
  • Status: Adopted
  • Actions recorded:
    • January 10, 2025: Referred to Finance
    • January 14, 2025: Reported to calendar for consideration (duplicated entries)
    • January 14, 2025: Adopted (duplicated entries)
  • Sponsor: James Tedisco (primary)

Fiscal and Administrative Implications

  • No fiscal appropriation or budget impact is anticipated. As a ceremonial resolution, the bill serves a symbolic recognition rather than creating legal or financial obligations.

Context and Significance

  • This bill exemplifies how the legislature formally honors individual student-athletes for notable achievements, highlighting the value placed on athletic success as part of community pride and school culture.
  • The adoption of such resolutions can raise awareness of scholastic sports programs and may inspire other students and schools to pursue excellence in athletics and academics.

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

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