88R26319 AMB-D By: King of Hemphill H.R. No. 1348 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, J. Tom Fisher of Andrews achieved great distinction by winning the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Steer Roping World Championship with a triumphant performance at the 2022 National Finals Steer Roping competition, held November 4 and 5 in Mulvane, Kansas; and WHEREAS, Working in sync with his horse, Gump, Mr. Fisher claimed his first career gold buckle by finishing atop the PRCA world standings with $123,477 in earnings; he arrived at NFSR in fifth place, and he reached the pinnacle with an impressive showing that included winning Rounds 5 and 10, placing in six other rounds, and finishing third in the average on nine head; his final earnings tally of $64,575 was the highest at the event; and WHEREAS, Mr. Fisher has 10 NFSR qualifications under his belt and has won a number of competitions, including the Wilson County Pro Rodeo in Fredonia, Kansas, the Jim Shoulders Living Legends Pro Rodeo in Henryetta, Oklahoma, and the West Texas Fair & Rodeo in Abilene; he is a graduate of Texas Tech University and works as an independent petroleum land man and rancher in addition to pursuing his rodeo career; and WHEREAS, J. Tom Fisher is a source of great pride to his family and community, and his world championship victory has furthered the Lone Star State's reputation for rodeo excellence; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate J. Tom Fisher on winning the 2022 PRCA Steer Roping World Championship 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. Fisher as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.