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K 710: Honoring Melissa D'Antonio O'Rourke upon the occasion of her induction into the Rome Sports Hall of Fame on July 27, 2025
What K 710 does, verified September 28, 2025
The legislative body is honoring Melissa D'Antonio O'Rourke upon her induction into the Rome Sports Hall of Fame on July 27, 2025. She was a standout athlete at Rome Free Academy, excelling in field hockey, alpine skiing, and softball. As a goalkeeper, she set multiple records, including 199 saves in the 1988 season, which remains a school record. She went on to attend Miami University (Ohio) and continued to excel, setting the school record for career save percentage and leading the Mid-American Conference in total saves. After graduating, she served as a goalkeepers coach and later became a teacher of physical education and health, dedicating herself to mentoring young people. She is also a respected coach, having led her teams to sectional championships in field hockey and golf, and developed multiple sectional and state champions in alpine skiing. Her induction into the Rome Sports…
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- What is the current status of K 710?
- As of September 28, 2025, K 710 is recorded as "Chaptered/Signed": it has been signed by the Governor and chaptered into law. The last recorded action, on June 6, 2025, was "adopted".
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- Yes. K 710 passed both houses and was signed into law (last action June 6, 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 710, and where is it now?
- K 710 was authored by Asm. Marianne Buttenschon.
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Latest bill textIntroduced version, July 27, 2025 · 528 words
Assembly Resolution No. 710 BY: M. of A. Buttenschon HONORING Melissa D'Antonio O'Rourke upon the occasion of her induction into the Rome Sports Hall of Fame on July 27, 2025 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to outstanding athletes who have distinguished themselves through their exceptional performance, attaining unprecedented success and the highest level of personal achievement; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Melissa D'Antonio O'Rourke upon the occasion of her induction into the Rome Sports Hall of Fame, to be celebrated on July 27, 2025; and WHEREAS, A gifted multi-sport athlete at Rome Free Academy (RFA), Melissa D'Antonio O'Rourke played a pivotal role in securing sectional titles for the Black Knights in both alpine skiing and softball, but it was in the sport of field hockey that she truly distinguished herself as one of the region's elite athletes; and WHEREAS, As a three-time Onondaga High School League All-Star and record-setting goalkeeper, Melissa D'Antonio O'Rourke's performance was nothing short of extraordinary; her 199 saves during the 1988 season remain a Rome Free Academy record and a testament to her skill, focus, and tenacity; and WHEREAS, Melissa D'Antonio O'Rourke's dominance in the net earned her a scholarship to Miami University (Ohio), where she continued to excel, setting the school record for career save percentage (0.877), leading the Mid-American Conference (MAC) in total saves in multiple seasons, and earning All-MAC Academic honors in 1993 for her achievements in both athletics and academics; and WHEREAS, After graduation, Melissa D'Antonio O'Rourke served as a goalkeepers coach at Central Michigan University, before returning to her hometown of Rome, where she dedicated herself to educating and mentoring young people as a teacher of physical education and health, and as a devoted volunteer coach; and WHEREAS, Melissa D'Antonio O'Rourke's coaching legacy is as distinguished as her playing career; she mentored numerous all-league and all-state field hockey players and helped lead RFA to Section III championships in 2004 and 2005; and WHEREAS, In addition to field hockey, Melissa D'Antonio O'Rourke successfully coached both boys and girls varsity golf teams to sectional championships, and has developed multiple sectional and New York State champions in alpine skiing, demonstrating her versatility, leadership, and commitment to excellence across sports; and WHEREAS, Admired not only for her athletic knowledge but also for her philosophy of coaching-centered on developing leaders on and off the field-Melissa D'Antonio O'Rourke has earned the respect and gratitude of students, athletes, and fellow educators alike; and WHEREAS, Melissa D'Antonio O'Rourke's induction into the Rome Sports Hall of Fame reflects not only a lifetime of athletic excellence but also a lasting legacy of mentorship, sportsmanship, and community impact; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Melissa D'Antonio O'Rourke upon the occasion of her induction into the Rome Sports Hall of Fame on July 27, 2025, and to commend her for her distinguished achievements as an athlete, educator, and coach; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Melissa D'Antonio O'Rourke.
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