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a Ceremonial Resolution
20-93
In the Council of the District of Columbia
September 17, 2013
To recognize Tony Thompson, 2-time Boxing World Title Challenger, for his commitment to and leadership in the local boxing community.
WHEREAS, the future of boxing in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area is on the rise;
WHEREAS, professional boxing is a resource that has gone untapped in the local business community;
WHEREAS, a Boxing Extravaganza will take place on October 4, 2013, at the DC Armory;
WHEREAS, participation in this Boxing Extravaganza event not only focuses attention on an important boxing history, but also recognizes the industry as the region’s fastest-growing sport;
WHEREAS, the Boxing Information Center, in association with Babie Girl Production, is to be commended for its unselfish work with providing the community with a professional boxing resource; and
WHEREAS, Tony Thompson, 2-time world title challenger, has dedicated his boxing experience and service to help the community by showing youth how boxing can help them channel energy into a positive and constructive venue.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COMMUNITY, That this resolution may be cited as the “Tony Thompson Recognition Resolution of 2013”.
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes and congratulates Tony Thompson as the 2-time Boxing World Title Challenger and community icon.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.
