[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 16] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page 23244] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]TRIBUTE TO FELIX ``TITO'' TRINIDAD ______ HON. JOSE E. SERRANO of new york in the house of representatives Wednesday, September 29, 1999 Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Mr. Felix ``Tito'' Trinidad, an outstanding Puerto Rican athlete, and a very successful boxer. On Saturday, September 18, 1999, in the dramatic end to the welterweight showdown nicknamed the ``Fight of the Millennium,'' Trinidad scored with his punishing right hand and won by a majority decision, taking the WBC title from a very talented and worthy opponent, Mr. Oscar De La Hoya. The result was a joyful outpouring in Puerto Rico and in my Bronx Congressional district. Mr. Speaker, on Monday government workers in Puerto Rico were given the day off to welcome Trinidad, and entire families turned out, with many children kept from school to celebrate. Pounding his heart with this fist, Trinidad stood atop a white truck wearing a floppy hat that read in English ``Peace for Vieques.'' The success added the WBC welterweight title to the IBF crown Trinidad already holds. Trinidad has now won 36 consecutive professional fights. He has held a world title since 1993, making him the longest-serving currently active world boxing champion. Through his dedication, discipline, and success in boxing, Mr. Trinidad has served as a role model for millions of youngsters in the United States and Puerto Rico who dream of succeeding, like him, in the world of sports. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Mr. Felix ``Tito'' Trinidad for his contributions and dedication to boxing, as well as for serving as a role model for the youth of Puerto Rico and America. ____________________