Louisiana SCR 51: COMMENDATIONS: Commends Daniel Cormier on being inducted into the 2024 class of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.

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2024 Regular Session ENROLLED
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 51
BY SENATORS SEABAUGH, BARROW, BASS, BOUDREAUX, CATHEY,
EDMONDS, FIELDS, HARRIS, HENRY, JENKINS, MIGUEZ,
MILLER AND PRICE
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
To commend Daniel Cormier on being inducted into the 2024 class of the Louisiana Sports
Hall of Fame.
WHEREAS, each year the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in Natchitoches, Louisiana
collaborates with the Louisiana Sports Writers Association in selecting a limited number of
sports figures who embody the character, skill, talent, and accomplishment worthy of being
named to the Hall of Fame; and
WHEREAS, the 2024 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Induction Class includes Daniel
Cormier; and
WHEREAS, Daniel Cormier, a native of Lafayette, Louisiana, has distinguished
himself as one of the most accomplished wrestlers and mixed martial artists in history; and
WHEREAS, Daniel Cormier's journey in athletics began at Northside High School,
where he showcased exceptional talent in wrestling, amassing an impressive record of one
hundred and one wins and nine losses, and securing three consecutive Louisiana High
School Athletic Association (LHSAA) Division I state titles from 1995 to 1997, while also
being twice honored as the Most Outstanding Wrestler of the tournament; and
WHEREAS, Daniel Cormier's prowess extended beyond the borders of Louisiana,
as evidenced by his bronze medal win in the World Championships in Greco-Roman
Wrestling Cadet division and his subsequent success at Colby Community College in
Kansas, where he maintained an undefeated record of sixty-one wins and zero losses, and
earned All-America honors at Oklahoma State University in 2001; and
WHEREAS, Daniel Cormier's achievements in freestyle wrestling are unparalleled,
with an impressive string of six consecutive gold medals at the USA Wrestling
championships from 2003 to 2008, along with capturing gold at the Pan American
Championships in 2002 and 2003, and at the Pan Am Games in 2003, while also
representing the United States in the 2004 and 2008 Olympic Games; and
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WHEREAS, Daniel Cormier seamlessly transitioned to mixed martial arts,
embarking on a remarkable career in Strikeforce, where he won his first eleven bouts,
claimed the King of the Cage heavyweight championship, and emerged victorious in the
2012 Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix before making his mark in the Ultimate Fighting
Championship (UFC); and
WHEREAS, Daniel Cormier's tenure in the UFC is marked by historic achievements,
including becoming the second UFC fighter to hold titles in two different weight classes
simultaneously and being the first to defend titles in two divisions, solidifying his legacy as
one of the greatest fighters of all-time; and
WHEREAS, Daniel Cormier's achievements have been duly recognized through his
induction into prestigious halls of fame, including the National Junior College Athletic
Association Hall of Fame, the Louisiana High School Sports Hall of Fame, and the UFC Hall
of Fame, as well as his receival of the George Tragos Award from the Professional Wrestling
Hall of Fame in 2019; and
WHEREAS, Daniel Cormier's contributions to the world of combat sports extend
beyond his own achievements, as he continues to share his expertise and insights as a combat
sports analyst with ESPN and a commentator for UFC events; and
WHEREAS, Daniel Cormier's remarkable journey, from his humble beginnings in
Lafayette to his ascent to the pinnacle of combat sports, serves as an inspiration to countless
athletes and fans alike.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
commend Daniel Cormier on being inducted into the 2024 class of the Louisiana Sports Hall
of Fame.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
Daniel Cormier.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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