H.R. No. 289
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of the USA Savate organization are
celebrating World Pugilist Hall of Fame Day on November 8, 2021; and
WHEREAS, Pugilism encompasses various forms of hand-to-hand
combat, and these disciplines have won millions of passionate fans
and participants around the globe; a subcommittee of USA Savate,
the World Pugilist Hall of Fame preserves the heritage and
accomplishments of those who exemplify the highest ideals of the
pugilistic arts; and
WHEREAS, To be inducted into the World Pugilist Hall of Fame,
individuals must excel as teachers and competitors in their
particular fields of martial arts and must meet rigorous
eligibility criteria, including direct lineage to the founder of a
style or system; they must also exemplify the traditions associated
with their discipline; and
WHEREAS, The World Pugilist Hall of Fame is furthering the
exceptional legacy of an exciting and demanding form of athletic
competition, and the members of USA Savate are indeed deserving of
special recognition for their many contributions to the martial
arts community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby recognize November 8, 2021,
as USA Savate World Pugilist Hall of Fame Day and extend to the
members of the organization sincere best wishes for the future;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for USA Savate as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Raymond
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 289 was adopted by the House on
October 18, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House