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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, J. Tom Fisher of Andrews achieved great distinction |
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by winning the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Steer Roping |
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World Championship with a triumphant performance at the 2022 |
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National Finals Steer Roping competition, held November 4 and 5 in |
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Mulvane, Kansas; and |
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WHEREAS, Working in sync with his horse, Gump, Mr. Fisher |
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claimed his first career gold buckle by finishing atop the PRCA |
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world standings with $123,477 in earnings; he arrived at NFSR in |
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fifth place, and he reached the pinnacle with an impressive showing |
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that included winning Rounds 5 and 10, placing in six other rounds, |
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and finishing third in the average on nine head; his final earnings |
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tally of $64,575 was the highest at the event; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Fisher has 10 NFSR qualifications under his belt |
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and has won a number of competitions, including the Wilson County |
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Pro Rodeo in Fredonia, Kansas, the Jim Shoulders Living Legends Pro |
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Rodeo in Henryetta, Oklahoma, and the West Texas Fair & Rodeo in |
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Abilene; he is a graduate of Texas Tech University and works as an |
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independent petroleum land man and rancher in addition to pursuing |
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his rodeo career; and |
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WHEREAS, J. Tom Fisher is a source of great pride to his |
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family and community, and his world championship victory has |
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furthered the Lone Star State's reputation for rodeo excellence; |
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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 J. Tom Fisher on winning the 2022 |
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PRCA Steer Roping World Championship and extend to him sincere best |
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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. Fisher as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |
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King of Hemphill |
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______________________________ |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1348 was adopted by the House on May |
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12, 2023, by a non-record vote. |
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______________________________ |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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