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J 469: Congratulating Ava Guilmette of Shenendehowa High School upon the occasion of capturing the 2025 NYSPHSAA Girls Wrestling Championship title in the 145-pound Division on February 27, 2025

New York · Senate · 2025–2026 Legislative Session · last verified March 19, 2025

What J 469 does, verified March 19, 2025

<p>The resolution congratulates Ava Guilmette of Shenendehowa High School on capturing the 2025 NYSPHSAA Girls Wrestling Championship title in the 145-pound division. This achievement showcases her hard work, dedication, and team spirit, which were nurtured by her coaches and developed through practice and competition. The resolution also highlights the importance of athletic competition in preparing young people for the future, instilling values such as teamwork, healthy living, and fair play. Ava's win is recognized as part of her impressive season, which includes winning the Eastern States Girls Wrestling Championship title and previous national championships. The resolution commends her coaches, including head coach Dan Palmerino and assistant coach Antonio Lomascolo, for their efforts in developing her skills and teaching her invaluable lessons both on and off the mat.</p>

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Quick answers about J 469
What is the current status of J 469?
As of March 19, 2025, J 469 is recorded as "Chaptered/Signed": it has been signed by the Governor and chaptered into law. The last recorded action, on March 18, 2025, was "ADOPTED".
Did J 469 pass?
Yes. J 469 passed both houses and was signed into law (last action March 18, 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 469, and where is it now?
J 469 was authored by Sen. James Tedisco.
Recent actions2 total · showing 2
Mar. 18, 2025ADOPTED
Mar. 07, 2025REFERRED TO FINANCE
Latest bill textIntroduced version, February 27, 2025 · 506 words
 Senate Resolution No. 469 BY: Senator TEDISCO CONGRATULATING Ava Guilmette of Shenendehowa High School upon the occasion of capturing the 2025 NYSPHSAA Girls Wrestling Championship title in the 145-pound Division on February 27, 2025 WHEREAS, Excellence and success in competitive sports can be achieved only through strenuous practice, team play, and team spirit, nurtured by dedicated coaching and strategic planning; and WHEREAS, Athletic competition enhances the moral and physical development of the young people of this State, preparing them for the future by instilling in them the value of teamwork, encouraging a standard of healthy living, imparting a desire for success, and developing a sense of fair play and competition; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Ava Guilmette of Shenendehowa High School upon the occasion of capturing the 2025 NYSPHSAA Girls Wrestling Championship title in the 145-pound Division at the MVP Arena in Albany, New York, on Thursday, February 27, 2025; and WHEREAS, To the praise and applause of her excited fans, number-one-seeded Ava Guilmette captured the championship as she pinned Minisink Valley's Jaida Macaluso, the two-seed, 35 seconds into the bout for the victory; and WHEREAS, This win capped an impressive season for Ava Guilmette, who also won the 2025 Eastern States Girls Wrestling Championship title in the 145-pound Division, with a pin of Shaker's Kiara Richard at 1 minute, 16 seconds of the first period at the Impact Athletic Center in the Town of Halfmoon on Saturday, January 11, 2025; and WHEREAS, Prior to entering high school, Ava Guilmette enjoyed a decorated wrestling career, winning six National Championships, along with a Tallin Open title (2023) and a Pan-American title (2024); and WHEREAS, For her many achievements, Ava Guilmette has garnered a top-25 national ranking in her weight class, according to USA Wrestling, FloWrestling, and the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum; and WHEREAS, The athletic talent displayed by this scholar-athlete is due, in great part, to the efforts of a great team of coaches and skilled and inspirational tutors who are respected for their ability to develop potential into excellence; and WHEREAS, In a sport, such as wrestling, which demands athletic prowess, speed, and agility, Head Coach, Dan Palmerino, and Assistant Coach, Antonio Lomascolo, worked hard to hone the skills of this champion, teaching this outstanding athlete lessons which will prove invaluable both on and off the mat; and WHEREAS, In light of her recent accomplishments, Ava Guilmette was recognized as Girls' Sports Athlete of the Week for the first week of March 2025 by the Times Union newspaper; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to congratulate Ava Guilmette of Shenendehowa High School upon the occasion of capturing the 2025 NYSPHSAA Girls Wrestling Championship title in the 145-pound Division on February 27, 2025; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Ava Guilmette; Head Coach, Dan Palmerino; Assistant Coach, Antonio Lomascolo; Athletic Director, Christopher Culnan; Principal, Ron Agostinoni; and School Superintendent, Dr. L. Oliver Robinson. 
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