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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Andrew Burton of Lavon was named the victor in the |
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Arnold Sports Festival World's Strongest Firefighter competition |
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that took place in Columbus, Ohio, on March 3 and 4, 2023; and |
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WHEREAS, Employed by the Rockwall Fire Department, |
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Mr. Burton has long had a passion for fitness; he participated in |
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powerlifting competitions at the state level as a student at |
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Sulphur Springs High School; in 2021, he decided to participate in |
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the Strongman athletic contests, and the following year, he placed |
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seventh at the United States Strongman (USS) Nationals in |
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Manchester, New Hampshire; he set a federation record for the |
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suitcase hold by holding 310 pounds in each hand for close to one |
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minute; in 2023, he has qualified for both the USS and Strongman |
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Corporation federations' national competitions; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Burton is certified as an EMT, firefighter, and |
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paramedic; early in his career, he was employed by the Hopkins |
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County Fire Department for five years, and he was a part-time member |
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of the Sulphur Springs Fire Department for three years as well; he |
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is an Eagle Scout, and he was awarded the Vigil Honor, the highest |
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level conferred by the Order of the Arrow of the Boy Scouts of |
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America; in all his endeavors, he enjoys the love and support of his |
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wife, Taylor Burton; and |
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WHEREAS, Through his feats of strength, Andrew Burton has |
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demonstrated that he can compete at the highest level, and he may |
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indeed take pride in his accomplishments; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Andrew Burton on winning the 2023 |
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World's Strongest Firefighter competition and extend to him sincere |
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best wishes for continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Burton as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |