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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The World Pugilist Hall of Fame in Laredo is |
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focusing attention on the varied forms of hand-to-hand combat that |
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have won millions of passionate fans and participants around the |
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globe; and |
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WHEREAS, Affiliated with USA Savate, the World Pugilist Hall |
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of Fame honors individuals who have excelled as teachers and |
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competitors in their particular fields of martial arts; members |
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must meet rigorous eligibility criteria, including direct lineage |
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to the founder of a style or system, and must exemplify the |
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traditions associated with their discipline; and |
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WHEREAS, The World Pugilist Hall of Fame preserves the |
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heritage and achievements of those who excel in the pugilistic |
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arts, and it is indeed worthy of commendation; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor the World Pugilist Hall of Fame and extend |
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to all those associated with the organization sincere best wishes |
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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 the hall of fame as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |