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J 33

Congratulating the Schuylerville High School Varsity Football Team and Head Coach John Bowen upon the occasion of capturing the 2024 NYSPHSAA Class C Football Championship on December 7, 2024

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

Publicly recognize Schuylerville High School Varsity Football Team and Head Coach John Bowen for winning the 2024 NYSPHSAA Class C Championship.

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Bill Summary · J 33

Summary of Bill J 33: Congratulating Schuylerville High School Varsity Football Team

Overview

Bill J 33 is a ceremonial resolution titled: “Congratulating the Schuylerville High School Varsity Football Team and Head Coach John Bowen upon the occasion of capturing the 2024 NYSPHSAA Class C Football Championship on December 7, 2024.” The bill has been adopted and is classified as a resolution rather than a law.

Purpose

  • To publicly recognize and commend the Schuylerville High School Varsity Football Team and Head Coach John Bowen for winning the 2024 NYSPHSAA Class C Football Championship.
  • To celebrate the achievement on December 7, 2024, and to acknowledge the hard work, dedication, teamwork, and leadership that contributed to the championship.

Key Provisions

  • Formal expression of congratulations from the legislature to:
    • The Schuylerville High School Varsity Football Team
    • Head Coach John Bowen
  • Recognition of the team’s achievement in winning the Class C championship and the broader impact on the school and community.
  • A statement of best wishes for future success.
  • Likely inclusion of a directive to present a copy of the resolution to the recipients (team and coach), as is customary for ceremonial recognitions.

Note: As a ceremonial resolution, the text typically does not authorize new laws, create or alter policy, or authorize budget expenditures.

Who Is Affected

  • Schuylerville High School Varsity Football Team and Head Coach John Bowen
  • Schuylerville Central School District and local school/community supporters
  • The broader community that celebrates high school athletics and achievements

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: January 9, 2025
  • Referral: January 9, 2025, to the Finance committee
  • Committee action: January 14, 2025 — reported to calendar for consideration
  • Adoption: January 14, 2025 — the resolution was adopted
  • Status: ADOPTED

Fiscal Impact

  • No direct budgetary or fiscal implications are anticipated from adoption of a ceremonial resolution. Such resolutions typically recognize achievements without creating new spending or statutory obligations.

Potential Impact and Takeaway

  • The bill serves as an official record of community pride and athletic achievement.
  • It can be used to highlight the school’s program, inspire student-athletes, and demonstrate state-level recognition of local competencies and leadership.
  • As adopted, the resolution stands as part of the legislative record and may be ceremonially presented to the team and coach.

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

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