```

[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 577 Introduced in House (IH)]

110th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 577

Congratulating Mr. Kermit Cintron on the successful defense of his IBF 
 welterweight title on Saturday, July 14, 2007, and for his continued 
                    success in and out of the ring.

_______________________________________________________________________

                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             July 26, 2007

Mr. Gutierrez submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
            the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

_______________________________________________________________________

                               RESOLUTION

 
Congratulating Mr. Kermit Cintron on the successful defense of his IBF 
 welterweight title on Saturday, July 14, 2007, and for his continued 
                    success in and out of the ring.

Whereas sports figures, through their perseverance, discipline, and good 
        behavior, can serve as an example of excellence, dedication and devotion 
        to our youth;
Whereas Kermit Cintron had a very difficult childhood, losing both of his 
        parents at an early age;
Whereas these hardships did not harden him but served to motivate him to be a 
        great fighter--and role model--in the ring and in life;
Whereas all too often, life's trials and tribulations can discourage, and even 
        defeat the most able and privileged amongst us;
Whereas Kermit Cintron was never dejected or angry because of the blows life 
        dealt him;
Whereas Kermit Cintron overcame past challenges to become IBF Welterweight 
        champion in May of 2007, showing us all that we can rise above life's 
        trials and tribulations if we work hard and persevere;
Whereas on July 14, 2007, Kermit Cintron defeated his opponent by knockout at 
        the start of the second round in his title defense fight;
Whereas this victory showed us how powerful the combination of discipline, 
        desire, and dedication can be;
Whereas throughout his career Kermit Cintron has embodied the talent, exuberance 
        and determination that we associate with the very best qualities of 
        sports and athletic competition;
Whereas Kermit Cintron has consistently conducted himself with modesty and 
        humility that has been an inspiration to all Americans;
Whereas Kermit Cintron has shown prolific dominance and talent in the ring, but 
        his courage out of the ring and in life can serve equally as a model for 
        young people across the country; and
Whereas as a native of Puerto Rico, Kermit Cintron has proven to be an 
        outstanding role model and source of pride for all Puerto Ricans, as 
        well as all Latin Americans and all immigrants to the United States from 
        across the globe: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives congratulates and 
commends Kermit Cintron, IBF welterweight champion for his 
accomplishment and thanks him for being a role model and an inspiration 
for our youth, and for the people of Puerto Rico and Latin America.
                                 <all>
```