New York J 1114: Honoring Rafael Marquez Mendez upon the occasion of being inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame on June 10-11, 2023

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Senate Resolution No. 1114
Senator GRIFFOBY:
Rafael Marquez Mendez upon the occasionHONORING
of being inducted into the International Boxing Hall
of Fame on June 10-11, 2023
It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledgeWHEREAS,
outstanding athletes who distinguished themselves through their
exceptional performance, attaining unprecedented success and the highest
level of personal achievement; Rafael Marquez Mendez is one such athlete
and his life of athletic achievements inspired others and contributed to
the respect and admiration of the sport of boxing; and
Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with itsWHEREAS,
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Rafael Marquez Mendez upon the occasion of being inducted into the
International Boxing Hall of Fame at Hall of Fame Weekend on June 10-11,
2023 in Canastota, New York; and
Born on March 25, 1975, Rafael Marquez Mendez is a formerWHEREAS,
Mexican professional boxer who competed from 1995 to 2013; and
Having held many prestigious titles, Rafael Marquez MendezWHEREAS,
is a two-time world champion in two weight classes, having held the IBF
Bantamweight title from 2003 to 2007, the WBC, Ring magazine, and Lineal
Super Bantamweight titles in 2007; and
In addition, Rafael Marquez Mendez held the IBOWHEREAS,
Bantamweight title from 2005 to 2007, and challenged once for WBO
featherweight title in 2011; he was known for his formidable knockout
power and relentless pressure fighting style; and
With him throughout, has been his older brother, JuanWHEREAS,
Manuel Marquez, who is also a professional boxer and multiple-time world
champion and has felt privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in
his achievements; and
Rafael Marquez Mendez clearly made a contribution to theWHEREAS,
spirit of excellence which is a tradition of the International Boxing
Hall of Fame; and
It is the sense of this Legislative Body that whenWHEREAS,
individuals of such outstanding athletic accomplishments are brought to
our attention, they should be recognized by all the citizens of this
great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations toRESOLVED,
honor Rafael Marquez Mendez upon the occasion of being inducted into the
International Boxing Hall of Fame on June 10-11, 2023; and be it further
That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, beRESOLVED,

transmitted to Rafael Marquez Mendez.