This resolution formally recognizes Peter Westbrook's indelible legacy in the sport of fencing, celebrating his groundbreaking achievements. Westbrook, an Olympic bronze medalist in 1984, was the first African American to win an Olympic medal in fencing and the first American to do so since 1960. He also secured 13 national individual sabre championships and has been inducted into multiple Halls of Fame, marking him as a pivotal figure in American sports history. Beyond his athletic career, the resolution commends the Peter Westbrook Foundation , which he established in 1991 to empower underserved youth in New York City. The Foundation provides free fencing instruction from world-class coaches, alongside crucial academic and life skills support, including tutoring and college preparation. This initiative has successfully diversified the sport, produced numerous Olympic athletes, and boasts a 100 percent high school graduation rate and 95 percent college attendance rate among its participants, significantly enhancing their social and economic opportunities.