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J 509

Congratulating Hamza Merrick upon the occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA's Boys Wrestling Championship

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Rob Ortt

New York legislature formally congratulates Hamza Merrick on winning the NYSPHSAA Boys Wrestling Championship; a ceremonial recognition with no fiscal impact.

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Bill Summary · J 509

Summary: J 509 — Congratulating Hamza Merrick upon the occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA's Boys Wrestling Championship

Purpose and intent

J 509 is a legislative resolution introduced to officially recognize and congratulate Hamza Merrick for winning the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Boys Wrestling Championship. The bill serves as a formal, ceremonial commendation from the state legislature, highlighting Merrick’s achievement and its significance for the student, his school, and the broader community.

Key provisions

  • Expresses formal congratulations to Hamza Merrick for capturing the NYSPHSAA Boys Wrestling Championship.
  • Acknowledges Merrick’s dedication, athletic skill, and achievement at the state level.
  • Recognizes the efforts of Merrick’s coaches, family, and school community in supporting his success.
  • Serves as an official record of recognition within the legislative proceedings and records.

Note: Specific language beyond a standard congratulatory statement is not provided in the available information. Typical resolutions of this nature are ceremonial and do not create fiscal obligations.

Affected parties

  • Hamza Merrick (the honoree)
  • Merrick’s family, coaches, and school community
  • The NYSPHSAA and participating schools within the state
  • The general public, as the achievement is publicly recognized by the legislature

Procedural history and timeline

  • Introduction: March 12, 2025
  • Sponsorship: Primary sponsor Robert Ortt
  • Initial committee action: Referred to Finance on March 12, 2025 (listed twice)
  • Subsequent committee/legislative action: Reported to calendar for consideration on March 18, 2025 (listed twice)

  • Final action: Adopted on March 18, 2025 (listed twice)

  • Current status: ADOPTED (the resolution has been approved and enacted as part of the legislative record)

Additional context

  • The bill is classified as a resolution, not a statute. As such, it typically carries no fiscal impact and does not authorize spending.
  • Duplicate entries in the legislative record (multiple “referred to Finance,” “reported to calendar,” and “adopted” listings) likely reflect parallel processing or multiple copies/records rather than multiple, separate actions.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to emphasize a particular audience (e.g., schools, local media, or policy researchers) or compare it to typical congratulatory resolutions from the same legislative body.

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

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