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K 579

Congratulating the Arkport-Canaseraga High School Baseball Team and Coach Nick Smith upon the occasion of capturing the 2024 NYSPHSAA Class D Baseball Championship

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Andrea Bailey and 1 co-sponsor

Officially congratulates Arkport-Canaseraga High School baseball team and coach Nick Smith for winning the 2024 NYSPHSAA Class D Baseball Championship; ceremonial recognition.

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Bill Summary · K 579

Summary of Bill K 579: Congratulating Arkport-Canaseraga HS Baseball Team

  • Bill number & type: K 579, a resolution (ceremonial measure)
  • Title: Congratulating the Arkport-Canaseraga High School Baseball Team and Coach Nick Smith upon the occasion of capturing the 2024 NYSPHSAA Class D Baseball Championship
  • Status: Adopted
  • Introduced: May 22, 2025
  • Classification: Resolution

Purpose and intent

K 579 formally commends and recognizes the achievements of Arkport-Canaseraga High School’s baseball team and their coach, Nick Smith, for winning the 2024 New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Class D Baseball Championship. The resolution serves as ceremonial acknowledgment from the state legislature, highlighting athletic excellence, teamwork, leadership, and community pride associated with the team’s state championship.

Key provisions

  • Recognition: Official congratulations to the Arkport-Canaseraga High School Baseball Team and Coach Nick Smith.
  • Achievement highlighted: 2024 NYSPHSAA Class D Baseball Championship title.
  • Commendation scope: Likely includes praise for sportsmanship, dedication, and representation of the school and community at the state level.
  • Formal delivery: Typically includes directing a copy of the resolution to the team and coach as a token of official recognition.

Who is affected

  • Primary recipients: Arkport-Canaseraga High School baseball team and Coach Nick Smith.
  • Institutions and community: Arkport-Canaseraga Central School District and local supporters, families, and the broader community who take pride in the team’s achievement.

Procedural and timeline details

  • Introduction and adoption: Both occurred on May 22, 2025, with the bill introduced and adopted on the same day.
  • Sponsorship:
    • Primary sponsor: Philip Palmesano
    • Cosponsor: Andrea Bailey
  • Nature of impact: As a resolution, the measure is ceremonial and does not create new legal obligations, authorize expenditures, or alter statutory policy.

Context and significance

This bill reflects a customary practice of the legislature to recognize exemplary student-athlete performance and coaches, reinforcing community pride and school spirit while honoring a notable state championship achievement in Class D baseball.

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

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