[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 825 Introduced in House (IH)]






108th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 825

 Honoring Bernard Hopkins, the undisputed World Middleweight Champion.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            October 6, 2004

Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania submitted the following resolution; which was 
             referred to the Committee on Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Honoring Bernard Hopkins, the undisputed World Middleweight Champion.

Whereas Bernard Hopkins first showed his championship form at the early age of 
        nine when he won the Pennsylvania Junior Olympics;
Whereas the name Bernard Hopkins is frequently and properly mentioned among the 
        greatest middleweights in history, including Sugar Ray Robinson, Carlos 
        Monzon, and Marvelous Marvin Hagler;
Whereas the latest opponent of Hopkins, Oscar De La Hoya, once said that Hopkins 
        is ``one of the great talents we've had in this generation'';
Whereas Hopkins has won 45 professional bouts, 32 by knockout;
Whereas Hopkins has successfully defended his title 19 times since January 1996 
        and surpassed the previous record for 14 title defenses;
Whereas despite his climb from humble beginnings to greatness, Hopkins has never 
        left behind the city of his birth, Philadelphia, or the people who live 
        there;
Whereas Hopkins continues to selflessly volunteer his time to inspire juvenile 
        and adult criminal offenders to avoid the criminal life; and
Whereas Hopkins holds the universal love and admiration of all Philadelphians 
        and all true fans of the sport of boxing: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved,  That the House of Representatives--
            (1) congratulates Bernard Hopkins on earning and defending 
        the undisputed Middleweight Championship; and
            (2) honors Bernard Hopkins for his service in the 
        Philadelphia community.
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