J 526: Congratulating Maya Kelly, Kaitlin Bogucki, Molly Simmons, and Ava Weiss upon the occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA Championship in the 4 x 400 relay on March 8, 2025
This legislative body congratulates Maya Kelly, Kaitlin Bogucki, Molly Simmons, and Ava Weiss for capturing the NYS PHSSA championship in the 4 x 400 relay on March 8, 2025. The athletes made history by winning the relay with a time of 3:54.99, setting a new school record and the third-fastest time in section 2 history. The team's impressive achievement is a testament to their hard work and dedication. The coaches and the community also played a significant role in their success, providing support and guidance throughout their journey. This legislative body recognizes the values of teamwork, pride, and accomplishment that the athletes have demonstrated, and congratulates them on their outstanding achievement.
- What is the current status of J 526?
- As of May 30, 2025, J 526 is recorded as "Chaptered/Signed": it has been signed by the Governor and chaptered into law. The last recorded action, on March 25, 2025, was "REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION".
- Did J 526 pass?
- Yes. J 526 passed both houses and was signed into law (last action March 25, 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 526, and where is it now?
- J 526 was authored by Sen. Jacob Ashby with 12 coauthors.
| Mar. 25, 2025 | REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION |
| Mar. 25, 2025 | ADOPTED |
| Mar. 17, 2025 | REFERRED TO FINANCE |
Senate Resolution No. 526 BY: Senator ASHBY CONGRATULATING Maya Kelly, Kaitlin Bogucki, Molly Simmons, and Ava Weiss upon the occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA Championship in the 4 x 400 relay 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 Maya Kelly, Kaitlin Bogucki, Molly Simmons, and Ava Weiss upon the occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA Championship in the 4 x 400 relay at the Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex in Staten Island, New York, on March 8, 2025; and WHEREAS, Maya Kelly, Kaitlin Bogucki, Molly Simmons, and Ava Weiss proudly represented the Columbia Track and Field Program at the NYSPHSAA Championship and made history by winning the 4 x 400 relay with a time of 3:54.99, which is a new school record and third-fastest time in Section 2 history; and WHEREAS, Proudly donning their school's colors, family members, friends, and the community at large loyally and enthusiastically supported Maya Kelly, Kaitlin Bogucki, Molly Simmons, and Ava Weiss throughout their journeys as they ended their season with an impressive record; and WHEREAS, The athletic talent displayed by these young women are due in great part to the efforts of their coaches, whom are inspirational tutors and respected for their ability to develop potential into excellence; and WHEREAS, Sports competition instills the values of teamwork, pride and accomplishment, and Maya Kelly, Kaitlin Bogucki, Molly Simmons, and Ava Weiss have clearly made contributions 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 Maya Kelly, Kaitlin Bogucki, Molly Simmons, and Ava Weiss upon the occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA Championship in the 4 x 400 relay on March 8, 2025; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Maya Kelly, Kaitlin Bogucki, Molly Simmons, Ava Weiss, and their Head Coach.