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House Resolution 620
By: Representatives Reeves of the 99
th
, Kennard of the 101
st
, McClain of the 109
th
, Romman
of the 97
th
, and Mughal of the 105
th
A RESOLUTION
Remembering Muhammad Ali; and for other purposes.
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WHEREAS, Muhammad Ali, through his unrelenting spirit to dream, bravery, humility, and2
inspiring work ethic, committed himself to his passion for boxing and became, after winning3
the heavy weight title three times, an Olympic gold medal, and a total of 56 matches during4
his 21-year professional career, the "Greatest Boxer of All Time"; and5
WHEREAS, Mr. Ali was a dedicated philanthropist who helped battle hunger around the6
world, worked with the Special Olympics and the Make A Wish Foundation, and vocalized7
support for Parkinson's disease research; and8
WHEREAS, Mr. Ali devoted himself to service and faith and brought honor to our nation9
by relying on the courage he found in his faith to stand up against injustice; and10
WHEREAS, Mr. Ali, through his faith and love, committed himself to uniting our nation;11
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WHEREAS, Mr. Ali's dedication and perseverance continued throughout his life, even after
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he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease; and14
WHEREAS, Mr. Ali has a special connection with the city of Atlanta, where he not only lit15
the cauldron at the 1996 Olympic Games but also, 26 years earlier, staged his comeback to16
the ring in the old Atlanta Municipal Auditorium against Jerry Quarry; and17
WHEREAS, Mr. Ali is a source of inspiration for Georgia, the United States of America, and18
the entire world; and19
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this body appropriately honor the life of20
Muhammad Ali by remembering Muhammad Ali and by encouraging Georgians to21
remember his legacy and derive inspiration from the six core principles that fueled his22
journey: confidence, conviction, dedication, giving, respect, and spirituality.23
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that24
the members of this body:25
(1) Honor and remember the life of Muhammad Ali in 2024; and26
(2) Encourage all citizens of Georgia to participate in programs, displays, and activities27
in 2024 that pay tribute to the legacy of Muhammad Ali and derive inspiration from his28
incredible life and the six core principals that fueled his journey: confidence, conviction,29
dedication, giving, respect, and spirituality.30
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized31
and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the32
public and the press.33