New York Assembly Bill K00338

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 4/9/25
• Passed: 4/9/25

Caption

Congratulating the Daemen University Men's Basketball Team and Coach Mike MacDonald upon the occasion of achieving a perfect regular season record

Summary

This resolution is a ceremonial measure honoring the Daemen University Men’s Basketball Team and Head Coach Mike MacDonald for completing a perfect regular season. It recognizes the team’s 27-0 record, its East Coast Conference success, its national ranking, and the coaching staff and support personnel who contributed to the season. The resolution also highlights the broader value of athletics in developing teamwork, discipline, fair play, and healthy habits among young people. The measure does not change substantive law or create new state programs, rights, or obligations. Instead, it directs that an official legislative commendation be entered and transmitted to the team, coach, coaching staff, and support staff. Its practical effect is symbolic recognition by the Legislature of an athletic achievement and the community service associated with the coach and program.

Impact

Because this is an Assembly Resolution rather than a bill amending the statutes, it has no direct impact on state law, regulations, or public funding. It does not alter any existing code provisions or impose duties on any state agency or private party. Its only legal effect is to formally express legislative congratulations and preserve the recognition in the record.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the resolution is strongly positive and celebratory. The text is entirely laudatory, emphasizing the rarity of an undefeated season, the team’s conference and national accomplishments, and Coach MacDonald’s leadership and community involvement. No opposition, dissent, or recorded vote is provided in the available context, and the measure appears noncontroversial.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention in the bill text or available legislative context. The resolution is a routine honorary measure, and the discussion materials and voting history provided do not show any disagreement over its content or purpose. Any emphasis in the text is on praise for the team, coach, and support staff rather than on policy differences.