By: Madla, Truan S.R. No. 1198 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to 1-3 recognize Jesse Benavides for winning the North American Boxing 1-4 Federation Junior Featherweight Championship on May 21, 1993; 1-5 and 1-6 WHEREAS, Highly popular among South Texas boxing 1-7 enthusiasts, Jesse has maintained an excellent amateur and 1-8 professional boxing record; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Considered a world contender, Mr. Benavides was 1-10 a three-time National Golden Gloves Champion in three different 1-11 weight divisions and was the Amateur Boxing Federation National 1-12 Champion and the Olympic Festival Champion; and 1-13 WHEREAS, As a professional boxer, Mr. Benavides has a 1-14 solid 35-3-1 record with 22 knockouts; and 1-15 WHEREAS, A former United States Boxing Association and 1-16 World Boxing Organization champion, Mr. Benavides is a superb 1-17 athlete who has dedicated many long hours to perfecting his 1-18 boxing skills; and 1-19 WHEREAS, He has been strengthened in his career by the 1-20 love and support of his wife, Rhonda, and his children, Jessica 1-21 and John Christian; and 1-22 WHEREAS, Mr. Benavides has been an inspiration to other 1-23 boxers and an important role model for many young people; now, 2-1 therefore, be it 2-2 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-3 73rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere congratulations to 2-4 Jesse Benavides on his recent featherweight championship; and, 2-5 be it further 2-6 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-7 Mr. Benavides as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. 2-8 _____________________________________ 2-9 President of the Senate 2-10 I hereby certify that the 2-11 above Resolution was adopted by 2-12 the Senate on May 31, 1993. 2-13 _____________________________________ 2-14 Secretary of the Senate 2-15 _____________________________________ 2-16 Member, Texas Senate 2-17 _____________________________________ 2-18 Member, Texas Senate