Congratulating the Candor Junior-Senior High School Girls' Volleyball Team upon the occasion of capturing the 2024 NYSPHSAA Section IV Class D Championship
Summary
Assembly Resolution No. 41 is a congratulatory resolution honoring the Candor Junior-Senior High School Girls' Volleyball Team for winning the 2024 NYSPHSAA Section IV Class D Championship. The resolution recounts the team’s postseason success, including victories over Newfield, LaFayette, Mekeel Christian Academy, Tuxedo, and Ellicottville, and notes that the team finished the season with a 22-1 record and earned Candor’s fourth state volleyball title.
The measure does not create or amend any law, appropriate funds, or impose any regulatory requirements. Instead, it serves as a formal legislative commendation recognizing the student-athletes, head coach Pam Quinlan, assistant coaches Michael Swartz and Brittney Noble, and the support of the Candor community. It also directs that copies of the resolution be transmitted to the team and coaches as an official acknowledgment of their achievement.
Impact
This resolution has no direct legal or fiscal impact on state law, statutes, agencies, or private parties. Its effect is ceremonial only: it places the Legislature’s recognition into the official record and publicly honors the Candor girls’ volleyball program, its coaches, and school community for an athletic championship.
Sentiment
The sentiment around the bill is strongly positive and celebratory. The resolution uses laudatory language throughout, emphasizing athletic excellence, teamwork, dedication, and the value of school sports in character development. Because it is a noncontroversial commendation, there is no evidence of opposition or divided views in the available context.
Contention
There are no notable points of contention in the bill text, voting history, or committee materials provided. The resolution is a routine honorary measure, and no concerns were raised about policy, cost, or legal effect. The only substantive focus is on recognizing the team’s championship performance and the community support behind it.