Senate ResolutionChaptered/Signed
J 1159: Congratulating Cella McLaughlin upon the occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA Championship in the Girls 55-meter Hurdles on March 8, 2025
What J 1159 does, verified September 28, 2025
<p>The legislative body congratulates Cella McLoughlin on capturing the NYS PHSSA championship in the girls 55-meter hurdles on March 8, 2025. This achievement is highly valued and recognized as a rare example of excellence in high school sports. The competition helps young athletes develop important values such as teamwork, fair play, and healthy living. Cella's success is due in part to the efforts of her coaches, including Ray Lawson, Joe Melanson, Tom Ketchum, and Kale Wilcox, who have helped develop her potential into excellence. The athletic talent displayed by Cella has made a significant contribution to the spirit of excellence at her school.</p>
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Quick answers about J 1159
- What is the current status of J 1159?
- As of September 28, 2025, J 1159 is recorded as "Chaptered/Signed": it has been signed by the Governor and chaptered into law. The last recorded action, on June 10, 2025, was "ADOPTED".
- Did J 1159 pass?
- Yes. J 1159 passed both houses and was signed into law (last action June 10, 2025). New York laws take effect on the date written into the bill, often immediately on signing or a set number of days afterward.
- Who wrote J 1159, and where is it now?
- J 1159 was authored by Sen. Thomas O'Mara.
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| Jun. 10, 2025 | ADOPTED |
| Jun. 10, 2025 | REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION |
| Jun. 05, 2025 | REFERRED TO FINANCE |
Latest bill textIntroduced version, March 8, 2025 · 350 words
Senate Resolution No. 1159 BY: Senator O'MARA CONGRATULATING Cella McLaughlin upon the occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA Championship in the Girls 55-meter Hurdles on March 8, 2025 WHEREAS, Individual and team championships are highly sought after in high school sports; this Legislative Body commends rare athletic achievements and pays special recognition to those who pursue such excellence and become examples for the youth of this great Empire State; and WHEREAS, Athletic competition helps to enhance both the moral and physical development of young athletes, preparing them for the future by instilling in them the importance of teamwork, encouraging a standard of healthy living, and developing a sense of fair play and competition; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Cella McLaughlin upon the occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA Championship in the Girls 55-meter Hurdles at the Indoor Track & Field Championships at the Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex on Staten Island, New York, on Saturday, March 8, 2025; and WHEREAS, Corning-Painted Post High School junior Cella McLaughlin took home the NYSPHSAA Girls 55-meter Hurdles Championship with an outstanding time of 8.03 seconds; and WHEREAS, Family members, friends, and the community at large loyally and enthusiastically supported Cella McLaughlin throughout her journey as she ended her season with an impressive overall record; and WHEREAS, The athletic talent displayed by this young woman is due in great part to the efforts of Coaches Ray Lawson, Joe Melanson, Tom Ketchum, and Kale Wilcox, all skilled and inspirational tutors, respected for their ability to develop potential into excellence; and WHEREAS, Sports competition instills the values of teamwork, pride and accomplishment, and Cella McLaughlin has clearly made a significant contribution to the spirit of excellence which is a tradition of her school; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to congratulate Cella McLaughlin upon the occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA Championship in the Girls 55-meter Hurdles on March 8, 2025; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Cella McLaughlin, and Coaches Ray Lawson, Joe Melanson, Tom Ketchum, and Kale Wilcox.
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