LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating marathon runner Vicki Becker upon
the occasion of completing 50 marathons in 50 states

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those esteemed individuals within the State of New York who
distinguish themselves through outstanding achievements in athletic
competition; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late marathon runner Vicki Becker upon the occasion of completing 50
marathons in 50 states; and
WHEREAS, On June 6, 2010, Chenango Bridge resident Vicki Becker was in
Casper, Wyoming, where she finalized her quest to complete a marathon in
all 50 states, which was ironically the day before her 50th birthday;
and
WHEREAS, The race was a lung-taxing 26.2-mile run at 5,200 feet above
sea level, and upon completion, Vicki Becker served 470 slices of cake
to perspiration-soaked enthusiasts who understand, appreciate and
applauded the odyssey she completed; and
WHEREAS, Vicki Becker's first race came in November of 1986 in Austin,
Texas, and the last 20 in an especially ambitious last couple of years;
the completion of the Casper Marathon welcomed her into the 50 States
Marathon Club, of which there are a documented 144 other women along
with 349 men; and
WHEREAS, A work-at-home program manager for IBM, Vicki Becker's sched-
ule is conducive to training; formerly a competitive runner, her next
challenge is to be determined; and
WHEREAS, Vicki Becker figures a marathon in all seven continents is a
possibility, as is 100 marathons by age 100; a more immediate goal is a
cross-country bicycling excursion with her husband and most ardent
supporter, Adrian Butter, who has logged many a mile on the bicycle or
behind the wheel helping Vicki toward her goal; and
WHEREAS, Vicki Becker has finally come to the end of a long journey,
and her medal plaque at home is now full; for her birthday week, she
toured the state of Wyoming to Yellowstone, the Grand Tetons, and Jack-
son with her friends and family; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate marathon runner Vicki Becker upon the occasion of complet-
ing 50 marathons in 50 states; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Vicki Becker.