LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Webster Schroeder High School
senior Brycen Spratling upon the occasion of winning the New York State
and Federation Championships in the 400 meter run

WHEREAS, Excellence and success in competitive sports can be achieved
only through strenuous practice, team play and team spirit, nurtured by
dedicated coaching and strategic planning; and
WHEREAS, Athletic competition enhances the moral and physical develop-
ment of the young people of this State, preparing them for the future by
instilling in them the value of teamwork, encouraging a standard of
healthy living, imparting a desire for success and developing a sense of
fair play and competition; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those young people within the State of New York who, by
achieving outstanding success in athletic competition, have inspired and
brought pride to their school and community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Webster Schroeder High School senior Brycen Spratling, upon the
occasion of winning the New York State and Federation Championships in
the 400 meter run; and
WHEREAS, Webster Schroeder senior Brycen Spratling became a state
champion in track and field, and equaled one of Section V's most presti-
gious outdoor records; he ran the open 400-meter dash in 46.81 seconds,
the fastest boys' time during the trials that also doubled as the New
York State Public High School Athletic Association Division I final; and
WHEREAS, East High graduate Mike Ford set the Section V record at 46.6
in 1992; the way to convert Brycen Spratling's race into one that was
recorded by a hand-held device is to subtract .24 of a second from 46.81
seconds then round the result up to the nearest tenth, which matches
Mike Ford's 46.6 time; and
WHEREAS, Brycen Spratling is ranked No.1 in New York State and No. 4
in the Nation; he also competed on the national level at the New Balance
Nationals in Greensboro, North Carolina; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Bryce Spratling also was a member of his
school's 4x800 meter relay team which placed fifth with a school record
time of 7:47.76; and
WHEREAS, Brycen Spratling's overall record is outstanding; he was
loyally and enthusiastically supported by family, fans, friends and the
community at large; and
WHEREAS, Sports competition instills the values of teamwork, pride and
accomplishment, and Brycen Spratling has clearly made a contribution to
the spirit of excellence which is a tradition of his school; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Webster Schroeder High School senior Brycen Spratling, upon
the occasion of winning the New York State and Federation Championships
in the 400 meter run; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Brycen Spratling.