H.R. No. 768
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, El Paso native Omar Salgado furthered his reputation
as a promising young soccer star when he became the first player
selected in the Major League Soccer 2011 SuperDraft, which took
place on January 13; and
WHEREAS, The 17-year-old striker was chosen by the Vancouver
Whitecaps at the annual event in which the league's 18 clubs choose
among the best amateur players; and
WHEREAS, The youngest of the 54 athletes taken in the
SuperDraft, Mr. Salgado is known for his instincts and speed; he
began his career in Mexico, where he played youth soccer for Club
Deportivo Guadalajara and was a member of the Mexican under-17 and
under-20 national teams; and
WHEREAS, In 2010, he joined the United States under-20 team
and that same year helped it win the Milk Cup, an international
competition played in Northern Ireland; he has further honed his
skills by working out with Major League Soccer teams and with the
Everton Football Club of the English Premier League; and
WHEREAS, Possessing world-class talent at such a young age is
a rare gift, and the residents of Texas are justifiably proud of
Omar Salgado and will be closely following his progress as he
competes in one of North America's premier soccer leagues; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Omar Salgado for being the first
player selected in the Major League Soccer 2011 SuperDraft and
extend to him sincere best wishes for a successful future; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Salgado as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Marquez
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 768 was adopted by the House on March
17, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House