New York Assembly Bill K01008

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 3/5/26
• Passed: 3/5/26

Caption

Congratulating the Queensbury Varsity Boys Nordic Ski Team and Coaches Paul Allison and Matthew Flint upon the occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA Nordic Ski Championship

Summary

Assembly Resolution No. 1008 is a ceremonial resolution honoring the Queensbury Varsity Boys Nordic Ski Team and its coaches, Paul Allison and Matthew Flint, for winning the NYSPHSAA Nordic Ski Championship. The resolution recounts the team’s championship performance, including its relay victory and overall season score, and notes that the program secured its seventh state title. The measure also recognizes the broader value of high school athletics, emphasizing teamwork, discipline, healthy living, fair play, and the development of young athletes. It specifically names the team members and directs that copies of the resolution be transmitted to the athletes and coaches as an official expression of legislative congratulations.

Impact

This resolution does not change state law, create new programs, or appropriate funds. Its effect is purely ceremonial: it places the Legislature’s formal recognition on the record and publicly honors the Queensbury school community, the athletes, and the coaching staff for their athletic achievement. No statutes or regulatory provisions are affected.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding the resolution is uniformly positive and congratulatory. Because it is a noncontroversial honorary resolution, there is no recorded opposition, committee debate, or voting controversy in the provided materials. The tone of the bill is celebratory and supportive of student-athletes and school sports.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention in the available record. The resolution is a routine commendation of a championship team, and the bill context shows no committee transcripts, votes, or dissenting views. Any discussion would likely center only on the team’s accomplishment and the value of scholastic athletics, rather than on policy disagreements.