79R5291 MW-D

By:  Martinez Fischer                                             H.R. No. 446



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, San Antonio boxing sensation "Jesse" James Leija has 
announced his retirement from the sport of boxing, concluding a 
remarkable 16-year professional career; and
	WHEREAS, Compiling an impressive record of 47-7-2, Mr. Leija 
fought his way to a World Boxing Council super featherweight 
championship while earning the respect and admiration of fellow 
pugilists and boxing fans who marveled at the fortitude and 
dedication that gave him such great longevity in the boxing ring; 
and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Leija, who is considered certain to be voted 
into San Antonio's Sports Hall of Fame, is a source of tremendous 
pride to his fellow Texans, and he is most deserving of special 
recognition; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor "Jesse" James Leija on the occasion of his 
retirement from boxing and extend to him sincere best wishes for the 
future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Leija as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.