Senate ResolutionChaptered/Signed
J 1198: Congratulating the Thomas Jefferson High School Boys Basketball Team and Coach Lawrence Pollard upon the occasion of capturing the Public School Athletic League (PSAL) Boy's Brooklyn Borough Championship
What J 1198 does, verified September 28, 2025
The legislative body is congratulating the Thomas Jefferson High School boys basketball team and their coach, Lawrence Pollard, on capturing the Public School Athletic League (PSAL) boy's Brooklyn Borough Championship. This achievement is highly sought after in high school sports, and the team's dedication, determination, and teamwork have provided a lasting contribution to the spirit of excellence at their school. The team's success has also enhanced the moral and physical development of the young athletes, instilling in them the importance of teamwork, healthy living, and fair play. The legislative body is proud to recognize the team's outstanding season and their coach's hard work in helping them achieve this goal.
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Quick answers about J 1198
- What is the current status of J 1198?
- As of September 28, 2025, J 1198 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 1198 pass?
- Yes. J 1198 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 1198, and where is it now?
- J 1198 was authored by Sen. Roxanne Persaud.
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| Jun. 10, 2025 | ADOPTED |
| Jun. 10, 2025 | REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION |
| Jun. 06, 2025 | REFERRED TO FINANCE |
Latest bill textIntroduced version, February 15, 2025 · 425 words
Senate Resolution No. 1198 BY: Senator PERSAUD CONGRATULATING the Thomas Jefferson High School Boys Basketball Team and Coach Lawrence Pollard upon the occasion of capturing the Public School Athletic League (PSAL) Boy's Brooklyn Borough Championship 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 the Thomas Jefferson High School Boys Basketball Team upon the occasion of capturing the Public School Athletic League Boy's Brooklyn Borough Championship on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Queens College; and WHEREAS, To the praise and applause of their excited fans, the Orange Wave defeated the Eagle Academy for Young Men II in a 76-69 victory to capture the Championship; and WHEREAS, Family, friends, and the community at large loyally and enthusiastically supported the Orange Wave throughout their journey as they ended their impressive season; and WHEREAS, In a sport such as basketball, which demands athletic prowess, speed and agility, Head Coach Lawrence Pollard and his skilled coaching staff worked hard to hone the skills of this championship team, teaching these outstanding athletes lessons which will prove invaluable both on and off the court; and WHEREAS, Coach Lawrence Pollard and all of the outstanding athletes on the Thomas Jefferson High School Boys Basketball Team have clearly utilized dedication, determination and teamwork in providing a lasting contribution to the spirit of excellence which is a tradition of their school; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to congratulate the members of the Thomas Jefferson High School Boys Basketball Team: Lancey Conde, Tamir Harper, Trevor Lewis, Jeremiah Michel, Nyqwan Morris, Joevon Northe, Kendry Ortiz, Paris Roots, Connor Savaughn Sprattley, Jahda Swann, Tudor Tanase, and Malachi Wilson; Head Coach Lawrence Pollard; and Assistant Coaches Seldon Jefferson and Fred Johnson on their outstanding season and capturing the Public School Athletic League Boy's Brooklyn Borough Championship; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the members of the Thomas Jefferson High School Boys Basketball Team, Head Coach Lawrence Pollard, and Assistant Coaches Seldon Jefferson and Fred Johnson.
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