H.R. No. 282
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Omar Figueroa Jr. and Brandon Lee Figueroa of
Weslaco have distinguished themselves as exceptional boxers by
recording a series of ring victories, including their recent
triumphs at the Premier Boxing Champions show on July 15, 2017, in
Uniondale, New York; and
WHEREAS, The sons of Omar Figueroa Sr. and Judith Figueroa,
the Figueroa brothers were introduced to boxing by their father and
have excelled in the sport from an early age; older brother Omar
"Panterita" Figueroa Jr. has led the way, becoming a world champion
in the 135-pound weight class and compiling an unbeaten record;
Brandon Lee "Heartbreaker" Figueroa is an up-and-coming fighter
who, like his brother, has yet to lose a match; the Premier Boxing
Champions contest marked the first time the duo has appeared
together on a fight card since 2015; and
WHEREAS, Omar Figueroa Jr. stepped into the ring in Uniondale
after having spent more than a year recovering from injuries;
proving that he is once again in top form, he earned a decisive
victory in the welterweight main event, overcoming his opponent,
Robert Guerrero, in just three rounds and garnering his 19th career
knockout; and
WHEREAS, Competing in a junior featherweight bout, Brandon
Lee Figueroa also turned in a dominant performance in his
eight-round showdown with Fatiou Fassinou; he landed 41 percent of
his punches in the match to win by a unanimous decision and extend
his record to 13 victories and zero defeats; and
WHEREAS, These skilled fighters are building a family legacy
of boxing excellence, and in so doing, they have become a source of
great pride to their fellow Texans; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Omar Figueroa
Jr. and Brandon Lee Figueroa on their achievements in the sport of
boxing and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued
success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Figueroa brothers as an expression of high regard
by the Texas House of Representatives.
Martinez
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 282 was adopted by the House on August
15, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House