TITLE: Congratulating Dajia Contreras on becoming the first female Golden Gloves state boxing champion from Corpus Christi.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Dajia Contreras on becoming the first female Golden Gloves state boxing champion from Corpus Christi.

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WHEREAS, Dajia Contreras made history by becoming Corpus Christi's first female Golden Gloves state boxing champion with her win at the 2019 state tournament; and WHEREAS, Fighting in the elite female 106-pound weight division, Ms. Contreras captured the title with a victory in the tournament finals on March 9 in Fort Worth; and WHEREAS, This determined athlete took up boxing at the age of 12, initially hoping to learn how to defend herself; she grew to love the sport and embarked on a successful training regimen under the direction of her grandfather, Johnny Contreras, a former professional fighter; and WHEREAS, A senior at Ray High School, Ms. Contreras plans to continue boxing after graduation and will pursue her academic studies at Del Mar College; and WHEREAS, Through her hard work and enduring commitment to excellence, Dajia Contreras has become a source of tremendous pride to her community, and her accomplishments indeed merit special recognition; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Dajia Contreras on becoming the first female Golden Gloves state boxing champion from Corpus Christi and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Contreras as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Herrero Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2107 was adopted by the House on May 27, 2019, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House