New York Senate Bill J01785

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 3/18/26
• Refer: 3/18/26
• Report Pass: 3/24/26
• Passed: 3/24/26

Caption

Congratulating the Medgar Evers College Men s and Women's Indoor Track and Field Teams upon the occasion of capturing the 2026 CUNYAC Indoor Track and Field Championships on March 1, 2026

Summary

This resolution is a ceremonial measure honoring the Medgar Evers College men’s and women’s indoor track and field teams for winning the 2026 CUNYAC Indoor Track and Field Championships on March 1, 2026. It recognizes the teams’ third consecutive conference championship and highlights their performances at the Nike Track & Field Center at The Armory in New York City, including the men’s team’s 169-point finish and the women’s team’s 168-point finish. The resolution also commends Head Coach Hugh Reid, Assistant Coach Aaron Dickens, and the student-athletes for their dedication, teamwork, discipline, and athletic excellence. It frames the teams’ success as an example for youth and a source of pride for Medgar Evers College, its supporters, and the broader community. The measure directs that copies of the resolution be formally transmitted to the teams and coaches as a mark of recognition.

Impact

This resolution does not amend state law, create new legal obligations, or affect statutory rights or duties. Its impact is purely ceremonial: it places the Legislature’s official recognition on the record and formally honors the named athletes and coaches for their championship achievement. The only practical effect is symbolic acknowledgment by the Senate and transmission of the resolution to the recipients.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the resolution is strongly positive and celebratory. The text is entirely laudatory, emphasizing athletic achievement, teamwork, and school pride, and there is no indication of opposition, controversy, or divided views. No votes or committee transcripts are provided, but the measure’s tone suggests routine bipartisan or unanimous support typical of honorary resolutions.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention in the bill text or available context. Because the resolution is honorary and non-substantive, it does not appear to raise policy disputes, fiscal concerns, or legal disagreements. The only focus is on recognizing the teams, coaches, and the Medgar Evers College community for their championship success.