Congratulating the Marlboro High School Boys Bowling Team upon the occasion of winning the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Division II State Championship

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Addabbo and 62 co-sponsors

The bill awards an official, symbolic commendation to Marlboro High School Boys Bowling Team for winning the 2026 NYSPHSAA Division II State Championship and notes team leadership

ADOPTED

Summary of Bill J 2038 (Session 2025-2026, New York)

Purpose and Intent

A Senate Resolution congratulating the Marlboro High School Boys Bowling Team for winning the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Division II State Championship in 2026.

The resolution honors student-athletes, emphasizes teamwork, leadership, and scholastic athletics, and recognizes the program’s ongoing success and community support.

Key Provisions and Changes

A formal expression of commendation from the New York State Senate to the Marlboro High School Boys Bowling Team. -Specific acknowledgment of:

The 2025-2026 Marlboro Dukes boys bowling team achieving a 15-1 season record.
Championship outcomes: Section IX Division II Championship and the NYSPHSAA Division II State Championship title in 2026.
The program’s history: established in the 2021-2022 school year with an initial team of 15 athletes and early successes in both Boys and Girls Section IX Division II Championships.
The team’s leadership and support structure: Head Coach Michele Landis, family/community support, and camaraderie within the team.

Names of team members recognized: Zachery Moulds, Carson Palmer, Logan Dawes, Matthes Lersch, Christopher Moulds, Andrez Smith Vasquez, Patrick Tarsio, Ryan Tarsio (and the Head Coach Michele Landis).

A directive to transmit a suitably engrossed copy of the resolution to the Marlboro High School Boys Bowling Team, Coach Landis, and Athletic Director Philip Cancellaro.

Parties Affected

Marlboro High School Boys Bowling Team and program (athletes, coaching staff, athletic director, and school community).

In a broader sense, the resolution adds to the roster of public acknowledgments of high school athletic achievements within New York.

Procedural and Timeline Details

Legislative action history:

Referred to Finance on 2026-04-30.
Reported to Calendar for Consideration and Adopted on 2026-05-05.

Co-sponsors: A broad list of state senators across party lines and districts, including names such as Michelle Hinchey (primary sponsor) and multiple co-sponsors, indicating cross-district support.

Effective date: As a concurrent or commemorative resolution, it becomes an official record of the legislature upon passage, with no substantive policy change or funding appropriation expected.

Potential Impact

Primarily symbolic recognition that highlights:

The Marlboro Dukes’ athletic excellence and program growth since its inception.
The value of teamwork, dedication, and community backing in high school sports.

May bolster school pride, student motivation, and community support for the Marlboro athletic program.

No fiscal impact or policy changes are embedded in this resolution; it serves as an official commendation.