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J 774: Congratulating the Hobart Men's Ice Hockey Team upon the occasion of capturing their third consecutive NCAA Division III Men's Ice Hockey Championship on March 30, 2025
What J 774 does, verified September 28, 2025
The legislative body is proud to congratulate the Hobart men's ice hockey team on capturing their third consecutive NCAA Division III men's ice hockey championship. The team achieved this success through their exceptional athletic excellence, outstanding accomplishments, and national championships. The team's achievement is a testament to the dedication of their coaching staff, led by head coach Mark Taylor, and the team's own hard work and teamwork. The team's consistency and balance, with outstanding defense and strategic play, were key factors in their success. They also had an undefeated 17-0-0 record at home, and won their third consecutive NEHC tournament championship. The team's achievement is also a result of the support from their parents, alumni players, college leadership, and boosters who have supported Hobart ice hockey for decades. The legislative body congratulates the en…
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Quick answers about J 774
- What is the current status of J 774?
- As of September 28, 2025, J 774 is recorded as "Chaptered/Signed": it has been signed by the Governor and chaptered into law. The last recorded action, on April 29, 2025, was "REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION".
- Did J 774 pass?
- Yes. J 774 passed both houses and was signed into law (last action April 29, 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 774, and where is it now?
- J 774 was authored by Sen. Pamela Helming.
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| Apr. 29, 2025 | REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION |
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Latest bill textIntroduced version, March 30, 2025 · 594 words
Senate Resolution No. 774 BY: Senator HELMING CONGRATULATING the Hobart Men's Ice Hockey Team upon the occasion of capturing their third consecutive NCAA Division III Men's Ice Hockey Championship on March 30, 2025 WHEREAS, This Legislative Body has long valued athletic excellence at the professional, collegiate, and school levels, recognizing exceptional achievements, outstanding accomplishments, and national championships; and 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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate the Hobart Men's Ice Hockey Team upon the occasion of capturing their third consecutive NCAA Division III Men's Ice Hockey Championship, held on Saturday, March 30, 2025, at the Adirondack Bank Center in Utica, New York; and WHEREAS, To the praise and applause of their excited fans, the storied tradition of intercollegiate athletic success at Hobart and William Smith Colleges has again risen to a new level when the Hobart Men's Ice Hockey Team bested Utica University in a hard-fought 2-1 victory in overtime; and WHEREAS, The achievement further cements Hobart College's reputation as one of the most solid and consistent Division III programs in the country, finishing the season with a 29-1-1 record, consistently ranked among the top Division III programs in the nation; and WHEREAS, The Hobart Statesmen program has been built by Head Coach Mark Taylor, who for the past 25 years, has brought together skilled collegiate hockey players to create a team balanced by outstanding defense, wise strategy, and teamwork, where every player was prepared to get the job done one shift at a time; and WHEREAS, Hobart Hockey took advantage of home ice in downtown Geneva's fabled "Cooler" with an undefeated 17-0-0 record, their second undefeated home rink record in the program's history; and WHEREAS, Among Hobart Hockey's other achievements this season included winning their third consecutive NEHC Tournament Championship, outscoring their opponents by nearly 100 points across the 2024-25 season, allowing only 4 goals in the NCAA tournament, and becoming the first team to capture three consecutive national titles since Middlebury College in 2004-06; and WHEREAS, Celebration and recognition is shared by the current and past parents, alumni players, college leadership, and boosters who have supported Hobart Ice Hockey for decades; the leadership of former Athletic Director Bill Stiles, who made the decision in 1977 to elevate the decades-old Hobart Club Hockey Team to the NCAA Division III program greatly inspired the success of the team; and RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to congratulate the members of the Hobart Men's Ice Hockey Team: Mavrick Goyer, Nick Dimatos, Bauer Morrissey, Josh Doolan, Cooper Swift, Ethan Mulhearn, Tanner Daniels, Brandon Sacchetti, Dominic Schimizzi, Matthew Iasenza, Luke Aquaro, Adam Mendelson, Heikki Virtanen, Mason Mara, Easton Ryan, Austin Mourar, Matthew Perryman, Shane Shell, Calum Chau, Tristan Fasig, Conor Lally, Chris Duclair, Kahlil Fontana, Connor Shibley, Damon Beaver, Connor Elliot, Ryan Remick, Ignat Belov, Logan Gotinsky, and Tamas Toth; Coaching Staff: Head Coach Mark Taylor; Assistant Coaches: Niko Kovachis and Derek Berry; Hockey Operations Assistants: Joel Stoneham and Victor Cutting; and Support Staff: Athletic Fellow Emeritus John Halfman, Athletic Fellow Julie Kingery, Associate Director of Athletic Communications Mackenzie Larsen, Assistant Athletic Director for Equipment and Operations Kevin McDonald, and Assistant Athletic Trainer Sara Moore upon the occasion of capturing their third consecutive NCAA Division III Men's Ice Hockey Championship on March 30, 2025; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the Hobart Men's Ice Hockey Team.
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