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House of Representatives
Session of 2013 - 2014 Regular Session

MEMORANDUM

Posted: December 11, 2013 11:08 AM
From: Representative Marty Flynn
To: All House members
Subject: Resolution Recognizing Bernard Hopkins for His Achievements and Contributions to the Sport of Boxing and for his Philanthropic Efforts
 
In the near future, I will be introducing a resolution recognizing Bernard Hopkins for his achievements and contributions to the sport of boxing and for his philanthropic efforts.

Bernard Hopkins was born and raised in the Germantown section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As a misguided and troubled youth, Bernard became caught up in a lifestyle of crime and delinquency which landed him in prison at the tender age of 17. It was there that Bernard received a harsh reality check and discovered his passion for boxing.

Intent on turning over a new leaf and making something of his life, Bernard dedicated himself to mastering his craft and eventually turned pro in 1988. Since that time, Bernard Hopkins has captured and defended both the middleweight and light heavyweight title and has solidified himself as one of the greatest boxers of all-time. In addition, on May 21, 2011, Bernard Hopkins achieved the extraordinary milestone of becoming the oldest world champion in boxing history at the age of 46, by defeating Jean Pascal for the light heavyweight title. Although in April of 2012, Hopkins would lose his light heavyweight championship, he once again showed his determination and tenacity by regaining the title in March of 2013 and defending his title in October of 2103.

Additionally, in 2006, Bernard Hopkins established the Bernard and Shirley Hopkins “Make A Way” Foundation in honor of his late mother. The “Make a Way” foundation has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to help underprivileged youth in the Philadelphia area.

Please consider joining me in recognizing the personal, professional and philanthropic accomplishments of Bernard Hopkins.

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