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.
King of Hemphill
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1348 was adopted by the House on May
12, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House