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J 491: Congratulating Forrest Slingerland upon the occasion of capturing the 2025 NYSPHSAA Boys Nordic Skiing 7.5K Individual Championship
What J 491 does, verified May 23, 2025
The legislative body congratulates Forrest Slingerland on capturing the 2025 NYSPHSAA Boys Nordic Skiing 7.5k Individual Championship. This achievement is highly sought after in high school sports and is a rare example of excellence. Forrest's outstanding performance, with a time of 25 minutes and 0.7 seconds, demonstrates his exceptional skills as a ski racer. He was supported by his family, teammates, friends, and the community, and his overall record is outstanding. Forrest's academic achievements also reflect favorably on his school, showcasing his exceptional talents. The resolution acknowledges the values of teamwork, pride, and accomplishment that sports competition instills, and recognizes Forrest's contribution to the spirit of excellence at his school.
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Quick answers about J 491
- What is the current status of J 491?
- As of May 23, 2025, J 491 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 "REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION".
- Did J 491 pass?
- Yes. J 491 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 491, and where is it now?
- J 491 was authored by Sen. Daniel Stec with 12 coauthors.
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| Mar. 18, 2025 | REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION |
| Mar. 18, 2025 | ADOPTED |
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Latest bill textIntroduced version, February 24, 2025 · 308 words
Senate Resolution No. 491 BY: Senator STEC CONGRATULATING Forrest Slingerland upon the occasion of capturing the 2025 NYSPHSAA Boys Nordic Skiing 7.5K Individual 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 Forrest Slingerland upon the occasion of capturing the 2025 NYSPHSAA Boys Nordic Skiing 7.5K Individual Championship at the North Creek Ski Bowl on Monday, February 24, 2025; and WHEREAS, An outstanding ski racer for the Queensbury High School Spartans, Forrest Slingerland won the Boys Nordic Skiing 7.5K Individual Championship with an outstanding time of 25 minutes and 0.7 seconds, beating the second-place finisher by 45 seconds; and WHEREAS, Forrest Slingerland's overall record is outstanding; he was loyally and enthusiastically supported by his family, teammates, friends, and the community; and WHEREAS, Athletically and academically, Forrest Slingerland has proven himself to be an unbeatable combination of talents, reflecting favorably on his school; and WHEREAS, Sports competition instills the values of teamwork, pride, and accomplishment, and Forrest Slingerland has clearly contributed to the spirit of excellence which is a tradition of his school; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to congratulate Forrest Slingerland upon the occasion of capturing the 2025 NYSPHSAA Boys Nordic Skiing 7.5K Individual Championship; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Forrest Slingerland.
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