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J 961

Congratulating the Frewsburg/Falconer/Southwestern/Jamestown Boys Swim Team upon the occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA Swim Championship Title

2025 Regular Session Introduced by George Borrello

Ceremonial resolution J 961 congratulates the Frewsburg/Falconer/Southwestern/Jamestown boys swim team on winning the NYSPHSAA Swim Championship and honors the athletes and coaches.

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Bill Summary · J 961

Summary of Bill J 961: Congratulating the Frewsburg/Falconer/Southwestern/Jamestown Boys Swim Team

Overview

  • Bill Number: J 961
  • Title: Congratulating the Frewsburg/Falconer/Southwestern/Jamestown Boys Swim Team upon the occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA Swim Championship Title
  • Type: Resolution (ceremonial/Govt recognition)
  • Status: ADOPTED
  • Introduced: May 8, 2025
  • Primary Sponsor: George Borrello

Purpose and Intent

This resolution formally recognizes and congratulates the combined Frewsburg, Falconer, Southwestern, and Jamestown boys swim team for winning the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Swim Championship. It aims to honor the athletes and coaches for their achievement, dedication, and representation of their communities and schools.

Key Provisions

  • Acknowledges the team’s achievement in capturing the NYSPHSAA Swim Championship title.
  • Specifically recognizes the student-athletes and coaches for their performance, teamwork, and leadership.
  • Likely includes customary language such as a formal statement of congratulations and requests that the resolution be printed in the official journals and transmitted to the teams and district boards. (As a ceremonial resolution, it does not enact policy or create statutory requirements.)

Who/What Is Affected

  • Directly: The Frewsburg, Falconer, Southwestern, and Jamestown boys swim athletes and their coaches; the respective school districts.
  • Community Impact: Recognizes the achievement within the broader local communities, contributing to pride and school spirit.
  • Broader Political/Administrative Impact: No fiscal or policy changes; purely ceremonial recognition.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduction: May 8, 2025 (referred to Finance)
  • Committee/Calendar Actions: May 13, 2025 (reported to calendar for consideration; multiple entries observed in the record)
  • Adoption: May 13, 2025 (the bill was adopted)

Background Context

NYSPHSAA governs and organizes state-level high school athletics in New York. The named team represents a collaboration of multiple school districts, highlighting regional teamwork and multidisciplinary support to achieve a state championship.

Fiscal Impact

  • No significant fiscal impact anticipated. Ceremonial resolutions typically entail minimal (printing/journal transmission) costs and carry no new spending authority or policy changes.

Summary

Bill J 961 is a ceremonial resolution that officially congratulates the combined Frewsburg/Falconer/Southwestern/Jamestown boys swim team for winning the NYSPHSAA championship, honors the athletes and coaches, and records the recognition in the legislative journal. It was introduced May 8, 2025, progressed through committee/calendar steps, and was adopted on May 13, 2025.

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

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