Congratulating the LaFargeville High School Girls Basketball Team and Coach Zach Steiner upon the occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA Class D State Championship

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Scott Gray

Conveys formal ceremonial recognition by the legislature of LaFargeville High School’s girls basketball team for winning the NYSPHSAA Class D State Championship.

ADOPTED

K 305 – Summary

Overview

K 305 is a legislative resolution titled “Congratulating the LaFargeville High School Girls Basketball Team and Coach Zach Steiner upon the occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA Class D State Championship.” The measure is classified as a resolution and has been adopted.

Purpose and Intent

Recognizes and congratulates LaFargeville High School’s girls basketball team for winning the NYSPHSAA Class D State Championship.

Specifically acknowledges Coach Zach Steiner for leadership and the team’s achievement.

Serves as ceremonial recognition of athletic excellence and dedication demonstrated by the student-athletes and coaching staff.

Key Provisions

Formal expression of congratulations and commendation from the legislative body.

Acknowledges the team’s accomplishment in the Class D state championship and honors the coaching staff.

Contains no mandates, appropriations, or policy changes; purely ceremonial and commemorative in nature.

Sponsors and Legislative History

Primary sponsor: Scott Gray.

Related/companion bill: J 589 (listed as a companion in the record).

Legislative actions:

2025-04-03: Introduced
2025-04-03: Adopted

Status: ADOPTED

Affected Parties

LaFargeville High School Girls Basketball Team members and coaching staff (Coach Zach Steiner).

LaFargeville Central School District and its school community.

Broader community and stakeholders who celebrate student-athlete achievements and school athletics.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

The resolution was introduced and adopted on the same date (April 3, 2025), indicating a ceremonial acknowledgment without any accompanying policy changes or fiscal provisions.

As a resolution, it functions as an official recognition by the legislature and does not impose legal obligations.

Potential Impact and Significance

Provides formal state-level recognition of a high school athletic program’s success.

May enhance school pride, serve as a positive showcase for student-athletes, and support future athletic programs and community support.

Could be used by the school in communications, presentations, and affiliations with local media.

Notes: The bill primarily documents ceremonial recognition; no substantive policy or funding changes are implied.