[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 59 (Tuesday, April 15, 2008)]
[House]
[Page H2273]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           HONORING RIC FLAIR

  (Mrs. MYRICK asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mrs. MYRICK. Madam Speaker, I would like to honor the career of a man 
whom I am proud to call both a constituent and a friend.
  Ric Flair's professional wrestling career of 36 years, in which he 
entertained millions of people around the world, recently came to a 
close. He will be forever known as an innovator, a pioneer, and, 
perhaps, the greatest that his industry has ever seen. By any standard, 
Ric Flair is a living legend.
  He is recognized all over the world, but he calls Charlotte, North 
Carolina, home. On his way to being named a record 16-time world 
champion, he became famous for his bleached blond hair, his designer 
suits, and his charismatic on-stage persona, while dishing out his 
trademark chops, and, of course, the dreaded Figure Four Leglock.
  On March 29, 2008, Ric Flair became the first active wrestler to be 
ever inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. Often imitated, but never 
duplicated, his legacy will forever be synonymous with the world of 
professional wrestling. He is a fixture at Carolina Hurricanes games 
and Panthers games in our State. The joy and emotion that Ric Flair's 
very presence evokes will continue on for a very, very long time.
  Today I honor the career of Nature Boy and congratulate Charlotte's 
favorite son, Ric Flair.
  Woooo!

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