New York Assembly Bill K00597

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 5/27/25
• Passed: 5/27/25

Caption

Congratulating the Frewsburg/Falconer/Southwestern/Jamestown Boys Swim Team upon the occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA Swim Championship Title

Summary

Assembly Resolution No. 597 is a ceremonial resolution congratulating the Frewsburg/Falconer/Southwestern/Jamestown Boys Swim Team for winning the NYSPHSAA Swim Championship Title. The resolution praises the athletes, coaches, families, and community supporters for their dedication, teamwork, and athletic achievement, and specifically recognizes the team’s relay performances and record-setting success. The resolution also highlights the broader value of high school athletics, describing sports as a means of building character, teamwork, healthy habits, and fair play. It names the team members and coaching staff and directs that copies of the resolution be transmitted to them as an official expression of legislative recognition.

Impact

This resolution does not amend or create state law, change agency authority, or impose any regulatory or fiscal requirements. Its effect is purely honorary: it formally recognizes a local high school boys swim team and its coaches for a state championship and records that recognition in the legislative record. The only parties directly affected are the named athletes, coaches, their schools, and the surrounding community that is publicly acknowledged for supporting the team.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the bill is entirely positive and celebratory. The resolution is framed as a tribute to athletic excellence, discipline, and teamwork, and there is no indication of opposition, controversy, or divided views in the available record. Because no committee transcripts or votes are provided, the available context suggests a routine, noncontroversial commendation measure.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention in the text or accompanying legislative history. The resolution is a standard congratulatory measure, and the only substantive content is praise for the team’s championship performance and the coaches’ guidance. No lawmakers, committees, or outside parties are shown disputing the recognition or raising policy concerns.