New York Assembly Bill K01287

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 5/6/26
• Passed: 5/6/26

Caption

Congratulating the Marlboro High School Boys Bowling Team upon the occasion of winning the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Division II State Championship

Summary

Assembly Resolution No. 1287 is a congratulatory resolution honoring the Marlboro High School Boys Bowling Team for winning the 2026 New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Division II State Championship. The resolution recognizes the team’s 15-1 season, its Section IX Division II title, and its second consecutive state championship, noting that the program has quickly become one of the state’s elite high school bowling teams. The measure also highlights the program’s recent history, including its founding in the 2021-2022 school year and its early success in both boys’ and girls’ Section IX competition. It credits the team’s achievement to the athletes, Head Coach Michele Landis, families, and the broader school community, and formally directs that copies of the resolution be transmitted to the team, coach, and athletic director.

Impact

This resolution does not change state law, create new programs, or appropriate funds; it is a ceremonial legislative action. Its practical effect is to place the Legislature’s official recognition on the record and to formally commend the named student-athletes, coach, and school officials for their athletic accomplishment.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the bill is uniformly positive and celebratory. The resolution frames the team’s success as an example of dedication, teamwork, and scholastic athletics, and there is no recorded opposition, vote controversy, or committee debate in the provided materials. The absence of votes or transcripts suggests the measure was noncontroversial and likely intended as a routine honorific resolution.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention in the available record. Because the bill is a congratulatory resolution rather than substantive legislation, it does not appear to have raised policy disagreements, fiscal concerns, or stakeholder opposition. The only specific focus is on recognizing the team, coach, and athletic director for their championship season.