Bill Text: TX HR277 | 2017 | 85th Legislature 1st Special Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Congratulating Omar Figueroa Jr. on his accomplishments in professional boxing.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2017-08-16 - Reported enrolled [HR277 Detail]
Download: Texas-2017-HR277-Enrolled.html
H.R. No. 277 |
|
||
WHEREAS, Omar Figueroa Jr. of Weslaco has distinguished | ||
himself through his exceptional achievements in the sport of | ||
boxing, earning a world title and compiling an unbeaten record; and | ||
WHEREAS, The son of Omar Figueroa Sr. and Judith Figueroa, | ||
Omar Figueroa Jr. was introduced to the sport at age six by his | ||
father, who has served as his son's trainer for much of his career; | ||
and | ||
WHEREAS, Omar Figueroa Jr. first proved his abilities in the | ||
amateur ranks, winning a Golden Gloves state title in 2007; that | ||
triumph helped convince him to turn professional, and he notched | ||
his first pro victory on June 6, 2008, at the age of 18; earning the | ||
nickname "Panterita," or "little panther," for his aggressive style | ||
in the ring, he won each of his first eight bouts by knockout or | ||
technical knockout, and none of the fights extended past three | ||
rounds; by 2012, he was taking on other rising contenders in the | ||
135-pound weight class, and key wins against Michael Perez and | ||
Abner Cotto earned him a shot at the title; and | ||
WHEREAS, On July 27, 2013, Mr. Figueroa stepped into the ring | ||
with Nihito Arakawa, and after a thrilling 12-round battle, | ||
Panterita was named the victor by unanimous decision, claiming the | ||
lightweight world championship; he defeated two challengers in 2014 | ||
before relinquishing the title later that year after injuries | ||
prevented him from defending it; and | ||
WHEREAS, Despite the setback, this determined fighter scored | ||
two wins in 2015; following an extended layoff, he returned to | ||
action on July 15, 2017, against Robert Guerrero, another former | ||
champion; proving that he is once again in top form, Panterita | ||
earned a commanding victory in the welterweight class, overcoming | ||
his opponent in just three rounds; the fight marked his 19th career | ||
knockout and raised his overall record to 27 wins and 1 draw; and | ||
WHEREAS, One of the most exciting boxers to emerge from the | ||
Lone Star State in recent years, Omar Figueroa Jr. has become a | ||
source of great pride to his fellow Texans, and he is indeed | ||
deserving of special recognition; now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas | ||
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Omar Figueroa | ||
Jr. on his accomplishments as a professional boxer and extend to him | ||
sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further | ||
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be | ||
prepared for Mr. Figueroa as an expression of high regard by the | ||
Texas House of Representatives. | ||
Martinez | ||
______________________________ | ||
Speaker of the House | ||
I certify that H.R. No. 277 was adopted by the House on August | ||
15, 2017, by a non-record vote. | ||
______________________________ | ||
Chief Clerk of the House | ||