Bill
K 388
Congratulates Mohawk Valley Community College men’s basketball team for winning the NJCAA Division III Championship and publicly recognizes their achievement and leadership.
Overview
- Bill Number: K 388
- Title: Congratulating the Mohawk Valley Community College Men's Basketball Team upon the occasion of winning the NJCAA Division III Championship
- Status: ADOPTED (ceremonial resolution)
- Introduced: April 29, 2025
- Classification: resolution
- Primary Sponsor: Marianne Buttenschon
Purpose and intent
- The bill is a ceremonial resolution intended to publicly recognize and congratulate Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) and its men’s basketball team on winning the NJCAA Division III Championship.
- It serves to acknowledge athletic achievement, celebrate teamwork and leadership, and express pride in MVCC’s athletic program and its contribution to the college and local community.
Key provisions (typical elements of this type of resolution)
- Formal recognition of MVCC’s national championship victory in NJCAA Division III.
- Commendation of the student-athletes for performance, commitment, and sportsmanship, as well as recognition of the coaching staff and program strength.
- Language congratulating the team’s accomplishment and wishing continued success in future seasons.
- Likely directions to transmit a copy of the resolution to MVCC leadership and relevant stakeholders (such as the college president and athletics department) to acknowledge the achievement publicly. Note: specific language is not provided in the available text, but these are common features of ceremonial acknowledgments.
Who is affected
- Mohawk Valley Community College and its men's basketball program (players, coaching staff, and athletic department).
- MVCC students, staff, alumni, and supporters who take pride in the college’s athletic accomplishments.
- The broader local community and regional stakeholders who recognize and celebrate state-level athletic achievements.
Procedural and timeline aspects
- The bill was introduced and adopted on the same date: April 29, 2025.
- As a resolution, the measure is ceremonial and does not create or change statutory law or impose new fiscal obligations.
- The presence of a primary sponsor (Marianne Buttenschon) indicates formal sponsorship within the chamber.
Impact and significance
- The resolution provides formal, public recognition of MVCC’s championship, contributing to the college’s prestige and community pride.
- It may inspire student-athletes and support continued investment in college athletics.
- No direct fiscal impact or policy changes are expected; the action is largely symbolic and commemorative.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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