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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Prince Complex, Incorporated, in Houston is |
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recognizing five outstanding honorees at its 2007 Gala, "A Knockout |
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Affair," on March 1, 2007; and |
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WHEREAS, Since its inception in 1998, the nonprofit |
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organization has offered athletic, recreational, and academic |
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programs to thousands of disadvantaged youths in Houston, and this |
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annual fund-raiser seeks to heighten awareness of this important |
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facility and the services it provides in the community; and |
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WHEREAS, Bernard Hopkins is one of the individuals being |
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honored at the 2007 gala; the current light heavyweight champion of |
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the world, Mr. Hopkins made his name as the premier middleweight |
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fighter of his generation; nicknamed "The Executioner," this |
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hall-of-famer first claimed the middleweight crown in 1995, and he |
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went on to defend his title in 20 consecutive bouts; and |
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WHEREAS, Raised in Philadephia, Mr. Hopkins has become a role |
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model for legions of fans in his hometown and beyond; he supports |
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and participates in numerous charitable endeavors, most notably the |
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Bernard and Shirley Hopkins Make a Way Foundation, which funds |
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programs promoting safe and healthy activities for children; and |
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WHEREAS, The 2007 honorees have demonstrated an unwavering |
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dedication to excellence in their respective fields of expertise |
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while maintaining a steadfast commitment to helping others, and the |
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receipt of this award brings well-deserved recognition to their |
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many contributions; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Bernard Hopkins on being named an |
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honoree of the Prince Complex, Incorporated, 2007 Gala and extend |
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to him sincere best wishes for continued success in all his |
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endeavors; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Hopkins as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |