New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill J00992

Introduced
5/12/25  
Refer
5/12/25  
Report Pass
5/20/25  

Caption

Congratulating the Seaford High School Varsity Cheerleading Team upon the occasion of winning the Traditional Division II Small Varsity National Championship at the UCA National HS Cheerleading Competition

Summary

This resolution congratulates the Seaford High School Varsity Cheerleading Team for winning the Traditional Division II Small Varsity National Championship at the UCA National High School Cheerleading Competition in Florida. It recognizes the team’s undefeated and highly successful 2024-2025 season, including county, state, and regional championships, and notes that the national title was the first of its kind in both the school’s and Nassau County’s history. The resolution also commends Head Coach Lisa Ferrari, Assistant Coach Brenda Martin, and the student-athletes for their dedication, teamwork, and athletic achievement. It highlights the broader value of scholastic athletics in promoting discipline, healthy living, fair play, and personal development, and it directs that copies of the resolution be transmitted to the team and coaches as an official legislative tribute.

Impact

This is a ceremonial resolution and does not change state law, create new programs, or impose any regulatory or fiscal obligations. Its effect is limited to formal legislative recognition of the Seaford High School Varsity Cheerleading Team, its coaches, and its accomplishments, with no direct impact on statutes, agencies, or private parties beyond the honor conferred.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding the resolution is strongly positive and celebratory. The text is entirely laudatory, emphasizing pride in the team’s historic accomplishment, the value of youth athletics, and the community support behind the team. No votes, committee objections, or contrary remarks are provided in the available record, suggesting broad, noncontroversial support.

Contention

There is no apparent substantive contention in the bill or the available legislative history. Because the measure is a congratulatory resolution rather than a policy bill, it does not present disputed legal or fiscal issues. Any discussion would likely be limited to the appropriateness of the honor and the specific wording of the commendation, but no opposition or disagreement is reflected in the record provided.

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