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2016 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 238
BY REPRESENTATIVE BOUIE
CONDOLENCES: Expresses condolences upon the death of former heavyweight boxing
champion, Muhammad Ali
1 A RESOLUTION
2To express the condolences of the House of Representatives upon the death of former
3 heavyweight boxing champion, Muhammad Ali.
4 WHEREAS, it was with deep regret and profound sorrow that the members of the
5Louisiana House of Representatives learned of the death of Muhammad Ali, a legendary
6boxing champion, on Friday, June 3, 2016, at the age of seventy-four; and
7 WHEREAS, Muhammad Ali was nicknamed "The Greatest"; he rose to fame in 1960
8after winning the light-heavyweight gold at the Rome Olympics; and
9 WHEREAS, he quickly rose through the heavyweight ranks; he delighted crowds
10with his showboating, shuffling feet, and lightning reflexes; and
11 WHEREAS, in 1964, he beat Sonny Liston to win his first world title, and he became
12the first boxer to capture a world heavyweight title on three separate occasions; and
13 WHEREAS, in 1981, he retired after winning fifty-six out of sixty-one fights; and
14 WHEREAS, he was a civil rights advocate and a poet who transcended the bounds
15of sport, race, and nationality; and
16 WHEREAS, former United States President Bill Clinton described Muhammad Ali
17as "courageous in the ring, inspiring to the young, compassionate to those in need, and
18strong and good humored in bearing the burden of his own health challenges"; and
19 WHEREAS, Muhammad Ali stated he wanted to be known "as a man who never sold
20out his people. But if that's too much, then just a good boxer"; and
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1 WHEREAS, throughout his notable career, Muhammad Ali earned the abiding
2admiration and respect of his fellow Americans and citizens in countries throughout the
3world; and
4 WHEREAS, Muhammad Ali's life was a gift to the world, and it is wholly
5appropriate to express condolences upon his death.
6 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
7Legislature of Louisiana does hereby express condolences upon the death of former
8heavyweight boxing champion, Muhammad Ali; does hereby recognize his life as a treasure
9to the United States and the world; and does hereby record for posterity his legendary
10contributions as a champion boxer.
11 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
12to the family of Muhammad Ali.
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HR 238 Original 2016 Regular Session Bouie
Expresses condolences upon the death of former heavyweight boxing champion, Muhammad
Ali.
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