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Senate
Resolution 1306
By:
Senators Hamrick of the 30th, Reed of the 35th, Jones of the 10th and Zamarripa
of the 36th
A
RESOLUTION
Congratulating
O'Neil Bell; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
O'Neil Bell has won the 2005 World Boxing Commission Cruiserweight Title;
and
WHEREAS,
this triumph caps an incredible boxing career for this potent pugilist who has
compiled an outstanding record of 24 wins, one loss, and one draw;
and
WHEREAS,
trainer James Plenty guided him to victory with strong leadership and
determination; and
WHEREAS,
O'Neil Bell trained at the legendary Atlanta Art of Boxing in preparation for
this great challenge; and
WHEREAS,
the World Boxing Commission is comprised of talented athletes such as O'Neil
Bell, Evander Holyfield, and Vernon Forrest; and
WHEREAS,
thanks to much hard work and a dedication to excellence, Mr. Bell has brought
great honor to the city of Atlanta and the community by winning this prestigious
title; and
WHEREAS,
in an astonishing display of skill, O'Neil Bell was catapulted into boxing's
elite upper echelon when he knocked out his opponent, Jean-Marc Mormeck, and
became the first fighter since Evander Holyfield to unify the cruiserweight
title; and
WHEREAS,
O'Neil Bell epitomizes the courage, determination, leadership, and character
necessary to attain excellence in athletic prowess and performance and to
achieve success as an individual and a citizen; and
WHEREAS,
it is abundantly fitting and proper that the superlative skills and outstanding
accomplishments of this renowned ring warrior be recognized
appropriately.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend
O'Neil Bell for his unprecedented athletic performance, congratulate him upon
his attainment of world cruiserweight champion, and wish him all possible
success as he begins the defense of his boxing title.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to O'Neil Bell.