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HI HR289
Resolution
Status
3/22/2011
Primary Sponsor
Karen Awana
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AI Summary
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Honors "Papa" Fred Pereira, founder of the Waianae Boxing Club established in 1962, for his contributions to Hawaii's youth and community.
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Recognizes Pereira as the first Hawaii boxing coach to produce a National Golden Gloves champion and 16 national champions, including one athlete who made the 1976 U.S. Olympic Team for the Montreal Games.
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Acknowledges Pereira's background as a boxer in the U.S. Army and his family athletic legacy, including his father Anton and grandmother Anita who competed in the Honolulu Marathon at age 80.
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Credits Pereira with keeping Waianae youth off streets and away from drugs through the boxing club, and for mentoring individuals in hard work, sacrifice, determination, and leadership.
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Conveys the House of Representatives' deep appreciation and admiration for Pereira's selfless contributions and extends warm wishes for his continued success.
Legislative Description
Honoring the selfless contributions of "Papa" Fred Pereira of the Waianae Boxing Club to the Waianae community and community-at-large.
Last Action
(H) Resolution adopted in final form.
3/22/2011