New York Assembly Bill K00064

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/28/25
• Passed: 1/28/25

Caption

Congratulating the Schuylerville High School Varsity Football Team and Head Coach John Bowen upon the occasion of capturing the 2024 NYSPHSAA Class C Football Championship on December 7, 2024

Summary

Assembly Resolution No. 64 is a ceremonial resolution congratulating the Schuylerville High School Varsity Football Team and Head Coach John Bowen for winning the 2024 NYSPHSAA Class C Football Championship. The resolution recounts the team’s 26-20 comeback victory over Salamanca High School on December 7, 2024, at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, noting that Schuylerville overcame a third-quarter deficit and an injury to its kicker. It also highlights that the championship was the first state football title in the program’s history, following prior finals appearances in 2015, 2019, and 2021. The resolution recognizes the players, coaching staff, school administrators, and the broader community for their support and celebrates the team’s 13-1 season and the values of teamwork, discipline, and perseverance. It does not create, amend, or repeal any state law, and it has no regulatory or fiscal effect. Instead, it serves as an official legislative commendation and a record of public recognition for a high school athletic achievement.

Impact

This resolution has no direct impact on state statutes, agency authority, or public programs. Its effect is symbolic and commemorative only: it formally honors the Schuylerville football team, its coaches, and school officials by entering the achievement into the legislative record and directing that copies of the resolution be transmitted to the recipients. No legal obligations, rights, or funding changes are created.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the resolution is entirely positive and celebratory. The text praises the team’s athletic excellence, resilience, and teamwork, and the available context shows no recorded opposition, committee controversy, or negative votes. Because there are no transcripts or vote records provided, the bill appears to have been treated as a routine honorary measure.

Contention

There is no notable contention reflected in the bill text, voting history, or committee materials provided. The resolution is a noncontroversial congratulatory measure, and no stakeholders are identified as opposing it. Any discussion would likely have centered on the team’s accomplishment and the appropriateness of legislative recognition rather than on policy differences.