TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS

Territory of the Virgin Islands



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‘Bill No. 23 — 0150 Date: a ok MOO



Short Title: To confer the Medal of HOnor on Julian Jackson



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BENNERSON, Gregory A.



BERRY, Lorraine L.



BRYAN, Adelbert M.



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DAVID, Roosevelt St. C.



DONASTORG, Adlah “Foncie”



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GOMEZ, Judy M.



GOODWIN, George E.



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BILL NO. 23-0/50



Twenty-Third Legislature of the Virgin Islands

of the United States



SEPTEMBER 16, 1999



To confer the Medal of Honor on Julian Jackson



PROPOSED BY:



Senators Judy M. Gomez, Lorraine L. Berry and Adlah "Foncie" Donastorg:

Co-Sponsored by: Senator Violet Anne Golden



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WHEREAS, Julian Alexis “The Hawk” Jackson was born on St. Thomas on

September 12, 1960 to John and Rosa Jackson; and



WHEREAS, Julian attended the Michael J. Kirwan Terrace Elementary School,

the Wayne Aspinall (now Addelita Cancryn) Junior High School and the Charlotte

Amalie High School; and



WHEREAS, Julian Jackson began his boxing career at the age of fourteen (14)



under the guidance of the late Wilhelm “Willie” George; and

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WHEREAS, Julian went on to become a four-time Boxing World Champion. He

held the World Boxing Association (WBA) Continental of Americas Title from 1984

through 1986, the WBA Junior Middleweight Title in 1987, the World Boxing Council

(WBC) Middleweight Title from 1990 through 1992, and again in 1995; and



WHEREAS, at one point during his career, Julian Jackson had the highest

knockout percentage of any active champion at 93.1 %. His knockout percentage

exceeded that of George Foreman, Mike Tyson and Rocky Marciano. Julian's punching

power exceeded other fighters in his weight class including Nigel Benn, “Marvelous”

Marvin Hagler and Stanley Ketchel; and



WHEREAS, Julian was known as one of the hardest hitting fighters the sport of

boxing has ever seen. He compiled a record of 55 wins, 6 losses with 49 knockouts; and



WHEREAS, in 1992, Jackson was selected to be the Diamond Jubilee

Ambassador by the Government of the Virgin Islands, and he also represented the United

States Virgin Islands in fights in many parts of the world including Spain, Mexico,

California, New York, Equador and Florida; and



WHEREAS, Julian appeared in the centerfold of Sports Illustrated Magazine,

made special appearances at schools, churches, sports conventions and has hosted many

fights at Boulder Station. He also did promotions for Toyota and Lucozade; and



WHEREAS, Julian has been nominated for induction into the Boxing Hall of

Fame, one year after his retirement; and



WHEREAS, Julian Jackson is married to Debra Jackson and has six (6) children



and resides in Las Vegas, Nevada; and

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WHEREAS, he is enrolled in a Practical Theology course and is studying to be

an ordained minister. His goal is to make a positive difference in the lives of all

individuals; Now, Therefore,



BE IT ENACTED by the Legislature of the United States Virgin Islands:



SECTION 1. (a) The Medal of Honor shall be conferred on Julian Alexis “The

Hawk” Jackson for his many outstanding accomplishments in boxing and for being a role

model for youth of the U. S. Virgin Islands to emulate.



(b) The President of the Legislature, or his designee, shall present to Julian Alexis



Jackson the Virgin Islands Medal of Honor, in recognition and appreciation of his



contributions, at an appropriate ceremony held for that purpose.



BR99-0749/July 6, 1999/ :so

Reviewed by: AWC, Jr.