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This resolution congratulates Sandy Brondello, the head coach of the New York Liberty, for winning a bronze medal as the coach of the Australian Women's National Basketball Team (the Opals) at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The resolution highlights Brondello's remarkable athletic and coaching career, noting that this is her fourth Olympic medal (having previously won three as a player) and that she led the Australian team to victory in the bronze medal game against Belgium with an 85-81 win. The document emphasizes Brondello's significant achievements, including being named WNBA Coach of the Year in 2014, a WNBA All-Star as a player, and a member of the Queensland Sport Hall of Fame. The resolution praises her as a role model who has represented her country with distinction and serves as an inspiration to athletes, ultimately formally congratulating her on her Olympic success and directing that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to her.

Budget and Finance

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J49