Congratulating Patrick Grimsey upon the occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA Division II Boys Wrestling Championship in the 145lbs weight class on March 1, 2025

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Mark Walczyk

New York State ceremonial resolution congratulates Patrick Grimsey for winning the NYSPHSAA Division II 145-pound wrestling title, offers best wishes, with no fiscal impact.

ADOPTED

J 597 – Summary

Overview

J 597 is a New York State legislative resolution that congratulates Patrick Grimsey for winning the NYSPHSAA Division II Boys Wrestling Championship in the 145-pound weight class on March 1, 2025. The bill is classified as a resolution (non-binding) and has been adopted. The sponsor listed is Mark Walczyk (primary).

Purpose and Intent

Recognizes and honors Patrick Grimsey for his achievement in high school wrestling.

Celebrates athletic excellence and contributes to community pride by publicly acknowledging a student-athlete’s accomplishment.

Functions as a ceremonial expression of appreciation from the Legislature, with no new programs, mandates, or fiscal obligations.

Key Provisions

Formal Congratulation: The resolution expresses sincere congratulations to Patrick Grimsey on winning the NYSPHSAA Division II 145-pound title.

Best Wishes: Likely includes best wishes for future success in wrestling and academic endeavors (typical for ceremonial resolutions; specific language not provided).

Communications: Directs appropriate legislative officers to transmit copies of the resolution to the honoree and his supporters (typical provision in such resolutions).

Affected Parties

Primary: Patrick Grimsey and his immediate circle (family, coaches, school community).

Secondary: NYSPHSAA, Grimsey’s school, and the broader community that celebrates local athletic achievement.

Fiscal Impact: None. As a ceremonial resolution, it imposes no new duties, programs, or funding.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Introduced: March 28, 2025.

Legislative Actions:

2025-03-28: Referred to Finance (listed twice).
2025-04-02: Reported to Calendar for Consideration.
2025-04-02: Adopted.

Status: Adopted (the resolution has passed).

Sponsor: Mark Walczyk (primary).

Background and Context

Event: Patrick Grimsey captured the NYSPHSAA Division II Boys Wrestling Championship in the 145-pound class on March 1, 2025.

Context: The bill follows a common legislative practice of issuing congratulatory resolutions to commend notable athletic achievements and community leaders, reinforcing state support for youth sports and local success stories.

Potential Impact

Non-fiscal symbolic recognition that can inspire student-athletes and local supporters.

Positive community optics, highlighting perseverance, dedication, and athletic achievement.

May serve as a reference for future ceremonial recognitions of similar nature.