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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
April 4, 2023
To recognize and honor the contributions of Patrice “Boog” Harris, a dedicated father, mentor,
and boxing coach in the Southwest community.
WHEREAS, Patrice Harris has served as a boxing coach for Headbangers Boxing,
the premier boxing program under the Department of Parks and Recreation at Bald Eagle
Recreation Center in Bellevue neighborhood of Ward 8;
WHEREAS, Harris has served a coach at Bald Eagle for a total of 22 years: 4 years
as a volunteer and 18 years as an employee of the Department of Parks and Recreation;
WHEREAS, Harris recently starred in the film “Creed 3” as a boxing coach for
Adonis Creed, who is played by actor Michael B. Jordan;
WHEREAS, Harris also served as a behind-the-scenes boxing coach for Jordan to
prepare him for the film “Creed 2” after being personally selected by Jordan;
WHEREAS, Harris served as a boxing coach and mentor for thousands of young
boys and families, primarily African-American, over the course of more than 2 decades;
WHEREAS, Harris currently guides and develops several young boxers, including
Nasheed Smith, the 2022 National Champion for the 189- pound weight class and current
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ranked pound- for-pound amateur boxer in the United States, according to BoxRec;
Quincey Williams, the current second- ranked 154- pound) amateur boxer and #10 ranked
pound- for-pound amateur boxer in the United States, according to BoxRec; Deric Davis, the
current #10 ranked 139- pound (super lightweight) amateur boxer in the United States,
according to BoxRec; and his son Patrick Harris, who was a USA Boxing national champion
and regional Golden Gloves winner as an amateur and is currently undefeated with 20 wins
in his professional career;
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RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTR ICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
resolution may be cited as the “Patrice ‘Boog’ Harris Ceremonial Recognition Resolution of
2023”.
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia honors and celebrates the contributions
of Patrice “Boog” Harris to the District and the surrounding community.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.