SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 132
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Dr. Jose Sulaiman, who is receiving the 2008 Mr. Amigo
Award during the Charro Days Fiesta in February; and
WHEREAS, The Mr. Amigo Award is presented to a citizen of
Mexico who has worked to improve the quality of life in the
Hispanic community and has contributed to international
friendship and the development of mutual understanding and
cooperation between the United States and Mexico; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Sulaiman is president of the World Boxing
Council, and he has distinguished himself in the sports world and
the business world alike; he was inducted into the World Boxing
Hall of Fame on the first ballot in 2001, and he is the chief
executive officer for several companies; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Sulaiman was cited by the United Nations in
1988 for his record of leadership in the battle against apartheid
and racial discrimination; the United States-Mexico Chamber of
Commerce and the Organization of American States conferred on him
its 1998 Good Neighbor Award; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Sulaiman has worked hard to implement safety
and medical rules to make boxing a more humane sport, and his
ongoing efforts to improve international relations have
contributed greatly to the spirit of community and cooperation
across the world; he is truly deserving of recognition for his
many accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas hereby
commend Dr. Jose Sulaiman for his many achievements and extend to
him congratulations on his selection as the 2008 Mr. Amigo
honoree; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 4, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate