ENROLLED
2016 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 238
BY REPRESENTATIVES BOUIE AND GLOVER
A RESOLUTION
To express the condolences of the House of Representatives upon the death of former
heavyweight boxing champion, Muhammad Ali.
WHEREAS, it was with deep regret and profound sorrow that the members of the
Louisiana House of Representatives learned of the death of Muhammad Ali, a legendary
boxing champion, on Friday, June 3, 2016, at the age of seventy-four; and
WHEREAS, Muhammad Ali was nicknamed "The Greatest"; he rose to fame in 1960
after winning the light-heavyweight gold at the Rome Olympics; and
WHEREAS, he quickly rose through the heavyweight ranks; he delighted crowds
with his showboating, shuffling feet, and lightning reflexes; and
WHEREAS, in 1964, he beat Sonny Liston to win his first world title, and he became
the first boxer to capture a world heavyweight title on three separate occasions; and
WHEREAS, in 1981, he retired after winning fifty-six out of sixty-one fights; and
WHEREAS, he was a civil rights advocate and a poet who transcended the bounds
of sport, race, and nationality; and
WHEREAS, former United States President Bill Clinton described Muhammad Ali
as "courageous in the ring, inspiring to the young, compassionate to those in need, and
strong and good humored in bearing the burden of his own health challenges"; and
WHEREAS, Muhammad Ali stated he wanted to be known "as a man who never sold
out his people. But if that's too much, then just a good boxer"; and
WHEREAS, throughout his notable career, Muhammad Ali earned the abiding
admiration and respect of his fellow Americans and citizens in countries throughout the
world; and
WHEREAS, Muhammad Ali's life was a gift to the world, and it is wholly
appropriate to express condolences upon his death.
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby express condolences upon the death of former
heavyweight boxing champion, Muhammad Ali; does hereby recognize his life as a treasure
to the United States and the world; and does hereby record for posterity his legendary
contributions as a champion boxer.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to the family of Muhammad Ali.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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