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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Omar Figueroa Jr. and Brandon Lee Figueroa of |
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Weslaco have distinguished themselves as exceptional boxers by |
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recording a series of ring victories, including their recent |
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triumphs at the Premier Boxing Champions show on July 15, 2017, in |
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Uniondale, New York; and |
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WHEREAS, The sons of Omar Figueroa Sr. and Judith Figueroa, |
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the Figueroa brothers were introduced to boxing by their father and |
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have excelled in the sport from an early age; older brother Omar |
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"Panterita" Figueroa Jr. has led the way, becoming a world champion |
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in the 135-pound weight class and compiling an unbeaten record; |
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Brandon Lee "Heartbreaker" Figueroa is an up-and-coming fighter |
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who, like his brother, has yet to lose a match; the Premier Boxing |
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Champions contest marked the first time the duo has appeared |
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together on a fight card since 2015; and |
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WHEREAS, Omar Figueroa Jr. stepped into the ring in Uniondale |
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after having spent more than a year recovering from injuries; |
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proving that he is once again in top form, he earned a decisive |
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victory in the welterweight main event, overcoming his opponent, |
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Robert Guerrero, in just three rounds and garnering his 19th career |
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knockout; and |
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WHEREAS, Competing in a junior featherweight bout, Brandon |
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Lee Figueroa also turned in a dominant performance in his |
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eight-round showdown with Fatiou Fassinou; he landed 41 percent of |
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his punches in the match to win by a unanimous decision and extend |
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his record to 13 victories and zero defeats; and |
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WHEREAS, These skilled fighters are building a family legacy |
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of boxing excellence, and in so doing, they have become a source of |
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great pride to their fellow Texans; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Omar Figueroa |
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Jr. and Brandon Lee Figueroa on their achievements in the sport of |
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boxing and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued |
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success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the Figueroa brothers as an expression of high regard |
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by the Texas House of Representatives. |