LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Huntington High School freshman
Gunther Cassell, for winning the New York State Swimming Championship in
the 100-yard breaststroke event

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 Huntington High School freshman Gunther Cassell, for winning the
New York State Swimming Championship in the 100-yard breaststroke event;
and
WHEREAS, Gunther Cassell closed out a remarkable season by winning the
state title in the 100-yard breaststroke at the New York Swimming and
Diving Championships at the Flickinger Aquatic Center in Buffalo; he is
the first Huntington Blue Devil boys' state swimming champ ever; and
WHEREAS, Gunther Cassell swam at blistering pace in the finals,
finishing at 57.20 seconds, shaving a full half second off his winning
time at the county championships; in addition, it is a mere 1 100th of a
second off the required time for being named an All-American; and
WHEREAS, Gunther Cassell'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 Gunther Cassell 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 Huntington High School freshman Gunther Cassell, for
winning the New York State Swimming Championship in the 100-yard breast-
stroke event; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Gunther Cassell.