Bill Text: NY J01712 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Princess Red Star Theresa Kibby posthumously upon the occasion of her induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame and Museum

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Introduced) 2024-01-19 - REFERRED TO FINANCE [J01712 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J01712-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1712

BY: Senator GRIFFO

        HONORING   "Princess   Red   Star"  Theresa  Kibby
        posthumously upon the occasion of her 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;
Theresa Kibby is one  such  individual  and  her  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
"Princess  Red  Star"  Theresa  Kibby upon the occasion of her induction
into the International Boxing Hall of  Fame  and  Museum;  she  will  be
honored  within  the  Women's Trailblazer category of boxers at the 35th
Anniversary celebration from June 6-9, 2024, in Canastota, New York; and

  WHEREAS, Born  Theresa  Maxine  Buckskin  on  August  12,  1953,  in
Tollhouse, California, "Princess Red Star" began boxing at the age of 10
alongside  her  older brothers and sisters under the watchful eye of her
father, Dave Kibby Sr.; and

  WHEREAS, Theresa Kibby turned pro in 1976 with  a  third  round  TKO
over  Sue  Fox;  in  her  third bout, the welterweight won a hard-fought
battle with Pat Pineda in front of 1200 fans; and

  WHEREAS, In 1976, the California  State  Athletic  Commission  began
granting  licenses  to  women and Theresa Kibby engaged in a three-fight
series with Diane Syverson (0-1-2); their second meeting  was  televised
live and has the distinction of being the first female bout contested at
the  famed  Olympic  Auditorium in Los Angeles; matches with Gwen Gemini
(1-2-1), Lavonne Ludian (3-0-1), Fox (TKO 3) and Hall  of  Famer  Marian
Trimiar (W 4) followed; and

  WHEREAS,  Theresa Kibby's last bout was a four-round win over Ludian
in 1977 on the  undercard  of  the  nationally  televised  (CBS)  Earnie
Shavers  vs.  Howard  Smith  bout,  which also featured the pro debut of
Michael Spinks; "Princess Red Star" compiled a  professional  record  of
10-3-4 (3 KOs); and

  WHEREAS,  Theresa Kibby, who along with her sister Darlene Buckskin,
were the first two Native American women to receive professional  boxing
licenses in California; she passed away on September 4, 2021, at the age
of 68; and

  WHEREAS,  "Princess  Red  Star" Theresa Kibby 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 "Princess Red  Star"  Theresa  Kibby  upon  the  occasion  of  her
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 the family of Theresa Kibby.