Recognizing the significant global impact and legacy of Peter Westbrook in the sport of fencing in the United States and the work that he has done to improve the lives of underserved and vulnerable youth.

Peter Westbrook’s legacy would be recognized as both a fencing pioneer and a youth advocate. The resolution cites his 1984 Olympic bronze and 13 U.S. sabre titles, and it highlights the Peter Westbrook Foundation’s work in sending 17 students to the Olympics, serving more than 4,000 mostly Black and Latino youths, and producing outcomes such as 100% high school graduation and 95% college enrollment.