Senate Resolution No. 1106

BY: Senator GRIFFO

HONORING Brad Goodman 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 professionals in the boxing industry who distinguished
themselves through their exceptional performance, attaining
unprecedented success and the highest level of personal achievement;
Brad Goodman 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
Brad Goodman 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, Having worked in the boxing industry for four decades, Brad
Goodman began as a summer employee in Top Rank's New York City offices
in 1983; he started by assisting three Top Rank employees who would
eventually be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame,
including publicist Irving Rudd and matchmakers Teddy Brenner and Bruce
Trampler; and

WHEREAS, Eventually moving to Las Vegas, Brad Goodman gained
recognition for his evenly matched and fan-friendly fights at the
Orleans Hotel; then, in 2004, he joined Top Rank as a full-time
matchmaker and has developed dozens of fighters from novice to world
champion, including Mike Alvarado, Brandon Rios, Mikey Garcia, Steven
Luevano, Kelly Pavlik, Juan Manuel Lopez, Terence Crawford, Jose
Ramirez, Oscar Valdez, Teofimo Lopez, Mikaela Mayer, and Shakur
Stevenson; and

WHEREAS, Brad Goodman 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 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 Brad Goodman 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 Brad Goodman.