Bill > J00845

This resolution congratulates the Panama High School Boys Varsity Basketball Team for winning the New York State Class D Championship, recognizing their remarkable achievement of defeating Bridgehampton High School 78-69 on March 22, 2025, at Visions Veterans Memorial Arena. The resolution highlights the team's impressive 23-2 season record and notes their historic accomplishment as the first school from Section VI to win both basketball and football state championships in the same academic year. It praises the team's athletic ability, sportsmanship, and the leadership of Head Coach Ed Nelson and Assistant Coaches Josh Nelson and Chris Payne, who helped develop the players' skills and character. The resolution specifically acknowledges the entire team roster, including players Alex Barmore, Bryce Hinsdale, Jordan Mescall, and others, and emphasizes how their success serves as an inspiration to their school, families, and community by demonstrating values of hard work, unity, and perseverance. The document formally resolves to congratulate the team and directs that copies of the resolution be transmitted to the team members, coaches, managers, and scorekeeper.

Budget and Finance

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J845