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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Brandon Lee Figueroa of Weslaco is building a |
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notable career as a professional boxer, and his achievements in the |
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ring are earning the recognition of fight enthusiasts in Texas and |
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beyond; and |
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WHEREAS, The "Heartbreaker," as he is known to his fans, |
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hails from a family that is becoming synonymous with boxing |
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excellence; his older brother is former lightweight champion Omar |
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"Panterita" Figueroa Jr., and Brandon honed his skills by sparring |
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with him; both brothers have benefited from the guidance of their |
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father, Omar Figueroa Sr., who has served as their trainer, and the |
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support of their mother, Judith Figueroa; and |
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WHEREAS, Brandon Figueroa began gaining attention as an |
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amateur fighter when he competed in more than 40 bouts and excelled |
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in Silver Gloves and Golden Gloves matches; he turned professional |
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in 2015, scoring his first victory on May 9 in Hidalgo; and |
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WHEREAS, That impressive debut kick-started a triumphant run |
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for Mr. Figueroa; he has won all 13 of his fights, and his raw |
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punching power has felled eight of his opponents by knockout; his |
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most recent success came on July 15, 2017, when he bested Fatiou |
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Fassinou in a super bantamweight match in Uniondale, New York, a |
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victory made more special because he shared the card with Omar, and |
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both brothers went home with victories; and |
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WHEREAS, Brandon Lee "Heartbreaker" Figueroa is furthering |
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the Lone Star State's reputation for producing outstanding boxers, |
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and he is poised for further glory in the years ahead; now, |
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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 Brandon Lee |
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Figueroa on his accomplishments as a professional boxer and extend |
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to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Figueroa as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |