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K 221: 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

New York · Assembly · 2025–2026 Legislative Session · last verified March 23, 2025

What K 221 does, verified March 23, 2025

The legislative body is congratulating four high school track athletes, Maya Kelly, Kaitlin Bogucki, Molly Simmons, and Ava Weiss, on their victory in the 4x400 relay at the NYS PHSSAA championship. This achievement is notable as it resulted in a new school record and the third-fastest time in section 2 history. The athletes demonstrated exceptional teamwork, perseverance, and dedication to their sport. Their success is a testament to the efforts of their coaches, who played a crucial role in developing their potential into excellence. The legislative body recognizes the values of teamwork, pride, and accomplishment that the athletes have embodied, and they are proud to acknowledge their contributions to the spirit of excellence of their school.

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Quick answers about K 221
What is the current status of K 221?
As of March 23, 2025, K 221 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 K 221 pass?
Yes. K 221 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 K 221, and where is it now?
K 221 was authored by Asm. John McDonald.
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Mar. 18, 2025adopted
Latest bill textIntroduced version, March 8, 2025 · 404 words
 Assembly Resolution No. 221 BY: M. of A. McDonald 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. 
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