78R5846 JHS-D

By:  Quintanilla                                                  H.R. No. 496



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, El Paso's Luis Gutierrez will compete at the 
Everlast Men's U.S. National Boxing Championships being held in 
Colorado Springs March 24-28, 2003, and it is indeed a pleasure to 
wish him well in this endeavor; and
	WHEREAS, The lone representative from El Paso, Mr. Gutierrez 
advanced to the national tournament after winning both of his 
fights by knockout at the state championships held in January; and
	WHEREAS, A light heavyweight known for his stamina, 
relentless body attacks, and vicious right-handed punch, this 
finely conditioned athlete has been boxing for just under five 
years; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Gutierrez fought his way into the semifinals at 
last year's national tournament, and that experience will 
undoubtedly give him an edge at this year's competition; and
	WHEREAS, With guidance from his trainer, Joe Hernandez, this 
dynamic young fighter hopes to compete at the World Championships 
and perhaps the Olympics before pursuing his career in the 
professional ranks, and he will surely represent his fellow Texans 
with dignity and honor as he achieves his goals; now, therefore, be 
it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor Luis Gutierrez for his achievements as an 
amateur boxer and extend to him best wishes for success at the 
Everlast Men's U.S. National Boxing Championships; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Gutierrez as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.