Senate Resolution No. 1113 BY: Senator GRIFFO HONORING Timothy Ray Bradley Jr. upon the occasion of being inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame on June 10-11, 2023 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge outstanding athletes who distinguished themselves through their exceptional performance, attaining unprecedented success and the highest level of personal achievement; Timothy Ray Bradley Jr. is one such athlete and his life of athletic 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 Timothy Ray Bradley Jr. upon the occasion of being inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame at Hall of Fame Weekend on June 10-11, 2023 in Canastota, New York; and WHEREAS, Born on August 29, 1983, Timothy Ray Bradley Jr. is an American former professional boxer who competed from 2004 to 2016; and WHEREAS, Having held many prestigious titles, Timothy Ray Bradley Jr. has earned multiple world championships in two weight classes, including the WBC Light Welterweight title twice between 2008 and 2011, the WBO Light Welterweight title from 2009 to 2012, and the WBO Welterweight title twice between 2012 and 2016; and WHEREAS, In October 2013, Timothy Ray Bradley Jr. was ranked as the world's third-best active boxer, pound for pound, by the Ring magazine; he is particularly known for his trilogy of fights against Manny Pacquiao, whom he fought in 2012, 2014, and 2016; and WHEREAS, Timothy Ray Bradley Jr. clearly made a contribution 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 athletic 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 Timothy Ray Bradley Jr. upon the occasion of being inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame on June 10-11, 2023; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Timothy Ray Bradley Jr.