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J 1146

Congratulating the Hoosic Valley Odyssey of the Mind Team upon the occasion of placing first in Problem 3, Division III at the New York State Odyssey of the Mind Championship Tournament on April 5, 2025

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jake Ashby

Publicly recognizes Hoosic Valley Odyssey of the Mind Team for first place in NYS Championship, Division III Problem 3; a ceremonial honor with no funding or policy effects.

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Bill Summary · J 1146

Summary of Bill J 1146

Overview

Bill J 1146 is a ceremonial (congratulatory) resolution introduced in the New York State Legislature to recognize and applaud the Hoosic Valley Odyssey of the Mind Team for winning first place in Problem 3, Division III at the New York State Odyssey of the Mind Championship Tournament held on April 5, 2025. The bill has progressed through standard legislative steps and has been adopted.

  • Bill Type: Resolution (ceremonial recognition)
  • Status: ADOPTED
  • Introduced: June 3, 2025
  • Current Status: Adopted (June 10, 2025)
  • Primary Sponsor: Jake Ashby

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of J 1146 is to publicly acknowledge and celebrate the accomplishments of the Hoosic Valley Odyssey of the Mind Team, highlighting their victory in a statewide competition. The resolution serves to commend the students, coaches, and supporting school and community members for their achievement and to reflect positively on the Hoosic Valley Central School District.

Key Provisions

  • Expression of Congratulations: The measure would officially extend congratulations to the Hoosic Valley Odyssey of the Mind Team for placing first in Problem 3, Division III at the NYS Odyssey of the Mind Championship.
  • Recognition of Individuals and Group: The resolution recognizes the students (team), their coaches, and the Hoosic Valley Central School District for their dedication and success.
  • Public Transmission: The bill would typically require that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to the team and relevant school officials as a formal record of recognition.

Note: As a ceremonial resolution, the bill does not authorize spending, create new programs, or alter policy. Its impact is symbolic and reputational, underscoring community pride and encouragement for continued excellence in academic and extracurricular pursuits.

Affected Parties

  • Hoosic Valley Odyssey of the Mind Team
  • Hoosic Valley Central School District and its community
  • Coaches and participating students
  • Families and supporters within the district

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: June 3, 2025
  • Committee Referral: Referred to Finance (initial stage in the legislative process)
  • Further Action: Reported to Calendar for Consideration (June 10, 2025)
  • Adoption: Adopted on June 10, 2025
  • Sponsorship: Primary sponsor Jake Ashby

Potential Impact

  • Provides formal, public recognition from the state legislature.
  • Highlights community achievements and supports student motivation.
  • No fiscal appropriation or policy changes are associated with this resolution.

Additional Notes

  • Duplicate entries in the legislative actions reflect multiple procedural steps (e.g., Finance referral and calendar reporting) or clerical record updates, but the substantive outcome is that the resolution was adopted on the stated date.

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

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