88R16844 BPG-D
By: Slaton H.R. No. 591
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Andrew Burton of Lavon was named the victor in the
Arnold Sports Festival World's Strongest Firefighter competition
that took place in Columbus, Ohio, on March 3 and 4, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Employed by the Rockwall Fire Department,
Mr. Burton has long had a passion for fitness; he participated in
powerlifting competitions at the state level as a student at
Sulphur Springs High School; in 2021, he decided to participate in
the Strongman athletic contests, and the following year, he placed
seventh at the United States Strongman (USS) Nationals in
Manchester, New Hampshire; he set a federation record for the
suitcase hold by holding 310 pounds in each hand for close to one
minute; in 2023, he has qualified for both the USS and Strongman
Corporation federations' national competitions; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Burton is certified as an EMT, firefighter, and
paramedic; early in his career, he was employed by the Hopkins
County Fire Department for five years, and he was a part-time member
of the Sulphur Springs Fire Department for three years as well; he
is an Eagle Scout, and he was awarded the Vigil Honor, the highest
level conferred by the Order of the Arrow of the Boy Scouts of
America; in all his endeavors, he enjoys the love and support of his
wife, Taylor Burton; and
WHEREAS, Through his feats of strength, Andrew Burton has
demonstrated that he can compete at the highest level, and he may
indeed take pride in his accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Andrew Burton on winning the 2023
World's Strongest Firefighter competition 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. Burton as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.