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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Members of the USA Savate organization are |
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celebrating World Pugilist Hall of Fame Day on November 8, 2021; and |
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WHEREAS, Pugilism encompasses various forms of hand-to-hand |
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combat, and these disciplines have won millions of passionate fans |
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and participants around the globe; a subcommittee of USA Savate, |
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the World Pugilist Hall of Fame preserves the heritage and |
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accomplishments of those who exemplify the highest ideals of the |
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pugilistic arts; and |
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WHEREAS, To be inducted into the World Pugilist Hall of Fame, |
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individuals must excel as teachers and competitors in their |
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particular fields of martial arts and must meet rigorous |
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eligibility criteria, including direct lineage to the founder of a |
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style or system; they must also exemplify the traditions associated |
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with their discipline; and |
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WHEREAS, The World Pugilist Hall of Fame is furthering the |
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exceptional legacy of an exciting and demanding form of athletic |
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competition, and the members of USA Savate are indeed deserving of |
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special recognition for their many contributions to the martial |
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arts community; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby recognize November 8, 2021, |
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as USA Savate World Pugilist Hall of Fame Day and extend to the |
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members of the organization sincere best wishes for the future; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for USA Savate as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |