Recognizing Christy Martin for her remarkable achievements in boxing
This is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 54), not a substantive bill. It formally recognizes Christy Martin of Mullens, West Virginia, for her pioneering career in women's boxing, including her induction into the West Virginia Boxing Hall of Fame (2015) and International Boxing Hall of Fame (2020), as well as the 2025 release of her biographical film *Christy*. The resolution has no binding effect or policy changes - it serves solely as symbolic acknowledgment of her achievements and legacy. The resolution was adopted unanimously by the Senate on February 26, 2026.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House of Delegates Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 26, 2026
Last action Feb 26, 2026
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Total actions
6
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Feb 26, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted (Voice vote)
upper
Feb 26, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee reference dispensed
upper
Feb 26, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Party
State
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Brian Helton
RRepublican
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