Assembly ResolutionChaptered/Signed
K 659: Congratulating Cella McLaughlin upon the occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA Championship in the Girls 55-meter Hurdles on March 8, 2025
What K 659 does, verified September 28, 2025
This legislative body congratulates Cella McLaughlin on capturing the NYSPHSAA championship in the girls 55-meter hurdles. The resolution commends her rare athletic achievement and recognizes her as an example for the youth of New York State. The resolution also praises the role of her coaches, Ray Lawson, Joe Melanson, Tom Ketchum, and Kale Wilcox, in developing her talent and achieving excellence. Furthermore, the resolution acknowledges the importance of athletic competition in enhancing the moral and physical development of young athletes, and the values of teamwork, pride, and accomplishment that it instills.
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Quick answers about K 659
- What is the current status of K 659?
- As of September 28, 2025, K 659 is recorded as "Chaptered/Signed": it has been signed by the Governor and chaptered into law. The last recorded action, on June 4, 2025, was "adopted".
- Did K 659 pass?
- Yes. K 659 passed both houses and was signed into law (last action June 4, 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 659, and where is it now?
- K 659 was authored by Asm. Philip Palmesano.
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| Jun. 04, 2025 | adopted |
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Latest bill textIntroduced version, March 8, 2025 · 352 words
Assembly Resolution No. 659 BY: M. of A. Palmesano CONGRATULATING Cella McLaughlin upon the occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA Championship in the Girls 55-meter Hurdles 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 Cella McLaughlin upon the occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA Championship in the Girls 55-meter Hurdles at the Indoor Track & Field Championships at the Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex on Staten Island, New York, on Saturday, March 8, 2025; and WHEREAS, Corning-Painted Post High School junior Cella McLaughlin took home the NYSPHSAA Girls 55-meter Hurdles Championship with an outstanding time of 8.03 seconds; and WHEREAS, Family members, friends, and the community at large loyally and enthusiastically supported Cella McLaughlin throughout her journey as she ended her season with an impressive overall record; and WHEREAS, The athletic talent displayed by this young woman is due in great part to the efforts of Coaches Ray Lawson, Joe Melanson, Tom Ketchum, and Kale Wilcox, all skilled and inspirational tutors, respected for their ability to develop potential into excellence; and WHEREAS, Sports competition instills the values of teamwork, pride and accomplishment, and Cella McLaughlin has clearly made a significant contribution to the spirit of excellence which is a tradition of her school; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to congratulate Cella McLaughlin upon the occasion of capturing the NYSPHSAA Championship in the Girls 55-meter Hurdles on March 8, 2025; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Cella McLaughlin, and Coaches Ray Lawson, Joe Melanson, Tom Ketchum, and Kale Wilcox.
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