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Rensselaer County legislators honor state swim champion and two Columbia High coaches
Summary
The Rensselaer County Legislature opened its June session with three commendations: student Christian Jerome for a NYSPHSAA title and Columbia High coaches Shay Harrison and Tom Labardi for regional and state coaching honors. Speakers praised athletic achievement, coaching leadership and planned mentorship and facility improvements.
The Rensselaer County Legislature opened its June meeting by pausing deliberations to recognize local athletic achievement and coaching awards. Christian Jerome, a student at Hoosick Valley Central School, was commended for winning the 2025 New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) championship in the 100-meter butterfly. The resolution noted Jerome's preliminaries time (48.62) and his personal-best 48.04 in the final.
Legislator presenters Casal, Pateri and Wysocki read a resolution praising Jerome’s performance and…
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