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J 1198

Congratulating the Thomas Jefferson High School Boys Basketball Team and Coach Lawrence Pollard upon the occasion of capturing the Public School Athletic League (PSAL) Boy's Brooklyn Borough Championship

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Roxanne Persaud

New York City Council honors Thomas Jefferson High School boys basketball team and Coach Pollard for winning the PSAL Brooklyn Borough Championship.

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Bill Summary · J 1198

J 1198 — Congratulating the Thomas Jefferson High School Boys Basketball Team and Coach Lawrence Pollard upon the occasion of capturing the Public School Athletic League (PSAL) Boy's Brooklyn Borough Championship

Overview

J 1198 is a ceremonial resolution adopted by the council to officially recognize and congratulate the Thomas Jefferson High School boys basketball team and their coach, Lawrence Pollard, for winning the Public School Athletic League (PSAL) Brooklyn Borough Championship. The measure is purely commemorative and does not enact new laws or create fiscal obligations.

Purpose and Intent

  • Acknowledges the team’s achievement in securing the PSAL Brooklyn Borough Championship.
  • Recognizes Coach Lawrence Pollard for leadership and coaching excellence.
  • Commits the council to publicly celebrate the student-athletes’ and coach’s accomplishments and to highlight the role of school athletics in the community.

Key Provisions

  • Expresses formal congratulations to the Thomas Jefferson High School boys basketball team.
  • Commends Coach Lawrence Pollard for his guidance and success.
  • May include language typical of ceremonial resolutions such as extending best wishes and inviting school representatives to accept the resolution (exact language not provided in the summary).
  • No mandated funding or policy changes; the action is symbolic recognition.

Affected Parties

  • Thomas Jefferson High School student-athletes and coaching staff.
  • Coach Lawrence Pollard.
  • The Thomas Jefferson High School community and supporters.
  • The broader community that values high school athletics and PSAL competition.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: June 6, 2025.
  • Procedural path: Referred to Finance (as part of standard committee review).
  • June 10, 2025: Reported to calendar for consideration.
  • June 10, 2025: Adopted by the council (adoption appears in duplicate listing in the actions).

Sponsor

  • Primary Sponsor: Roxanne J. Persaud.

Context and Significance

  • PSAL championships are a notable achievement for NYC public schools, contributing to school pride and community support.
  • This resolution serves as an official record of recognition, enhancing visibility for the team, coach, and school.

Fiscal Impact

  • Likely none. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not authorize expenditures or create new fiscal obligations.

If you’d like, I can tailor a version suitable for press releases or for the school to present to the team and coach.

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

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