Bill Text: NY J01707 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Kenny Adams upon the occasion of his induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame and Museum

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Introduced) 2024-01-19 - REFERRED TO FINANCE [J01707 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J01707-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1707

BY: Senator GRIFFO

        HONORING  Kenny  Adams  upon  the  occasion of his
        induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame
        and Museum

  WHEREAS, It is the sense of this  Legislative  Body  to  acknowledge
outstanding  professionals  in  the  boxing  industry  who distinguished
themselves   through   their    exceptional    performance,    attaining
unprecedented  success  and  the  highest level of personal achievement;
Kenny Adams is  one  such  individual,  and  his  life  of  achievements
inspired  others  and  contributed  to the respect and admiration of the
sport of boxing; and

  WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and  in  full  accord  with  its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Kenny  Adams  upon  the occasion of his induction into the International
Boxing  Hall  of  Fame  and  Museum;  he  will  be  honored  within  the
Non-Participant  category  of boxing at the 35th Anniversary celebration
from June 6-9, 2024, in Canastota, New York; and

  WHEREAS, Kenny Adams was born in Springfield, Missouri, on September
25, 1940; and

  WHEREAS, A decorated United States Army  veteran,  Kenny  Adams  was
Head  Coach  of  the successful Army team that captured several national
titles; he was also Assistant Coach of the 1984  United  States  Olympic
boxing  team that won 11 medals, including nine gold; as Head Coach, his
1988 team won eight medals, including three gold; and

  WHEREAS, In early 1989, Kenny Adams relocated to Las Vegas,  Nevada,
and  began  training  professional  boxers; his first world champion was
Rene Jacquot who defeated Donald Curry  for  the  World  Boxing  Council
(WBC) super welterweight belt in what was termed the "Upset of the Year"
in 1989; and

  WHEREAS,  Known as a strict disciplinarian who places great emphasis
on the mental aspect of the sport,  Kenny  Adams  has  guided  26  world
champions,  including  the  late  Diego  Corrales, Edwin Valero, Freddie
Norwood, Frankie Liles, Terence Crawford, Johnny Tapia,  Jorge  Linares,
Ray  Mercer,  Al  Cole,  Vince Phillips, Charles Murray, Eddie Cook, and
Kennedy McKinney; and

  WHEREAS, Kenny  Adams'  accomplishments  have  been  significant  to
boxing  throughout several decades; at the age of 83, he is still active
in the sport; and

  WHEREAS, Kenny Adams clearly contributed to the spirit of excellence
which is a tradition of the International Boxing Hall of Fame; and

  WHEREAS, It  is  the  sense  of  this  Legislative  Body  that  when
individuals  of  such  outstanding  accomplishments  are  brought to our
attention, they should be recognized by all the citizens of  this  great
Empire State; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor  Kenny  Adams  upon  the  occasion  of  his  induction  into   the
International Boxing Hall of Fame and Museum; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Kenny Adams.