New York Senate Bill J01801

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 3/19/26
• Refer: 3/19/26
• Report Pass: 3/24/26
• Passed: 3/24/26

Caption

Congratulating Cayden Bowman upon the occasion of winning the NYSPHSAA Division I Bowling Championship

Summary

This resolution is a ceremonial measure honoring Caden Bowman, a sophomore at Horseheads High School, for winning the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Division I Bowling Championship on March 14, 2026, at AMF Syracuse Lanes. The resolution highlights his six-game total of 1,438 pins, his 239.67 average, and his 72-pin margin of victory, emphasizing his consistency and competitive excellence throughout the tournament. The resolution also notes that Bowman became the first student-athlete in Horseheads High School history to win a state championship in bowling. It frames his accomplishment as the result of dedication, disciplined training, and perseverance, and it directs that an engrossed copy of the resolution be transmitted to him as a formal expression of legislative recognition.

Impact

This resolution does not amend state law, create new programs, or change regulatory requirements. Its effect is purely honorary, using the Legislature’s formal recognition power to commend an individual student-athlete and to place the achievement into the official record. The only practical consequence is the transmission of an official copy of the resolution to Caden Bowman.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding the resolution is strongly positive and celebratory. The text is entirely laudatory, praising Bowman’s athletic skill, focus, consistency, and historic accomplishment for his school and community. No votes, committee transcripts, or recorded objections are provided, and nothing in the bill text suggests controversy.

Contention

There is no apparent contention in the available materials. Because this is a congratulatory resolution, it is not associated with policy disputes, fiscal concerns, or competing stakeholder positions. The measure appears to have been introduced solely to recognize a notable athletic achievement and to celebrate a local student’s success.