H.R. No. 1681
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Professional golfer Esteban Toledo has been a
stellar performer on the links, and he has further distinguished
himself through his many charitable works; and
WHEREAS, A native of Mexicali, Mexico, Mr. Toledo began his
career in 1986 and has enjoyed notable success at various levels of
competition over the past three decades; he has excelled as a member
of the Mexican professional golfing circuit, capturing eight tour
wins, including the 2000 Mexican Open; moreover, he has proudly
represented his home country six times in international play at the
ISPS Handa World Cup of Golf; and
WHEREAS, This talented athlete has also played alongside some
of the top golfers in the world on the PGA Tour, and he won the Lake
Erie Charity Classic in 2005 while competing on the Nationwide
Tour; in 2013, Mr. Toledo became the first Mexican-born golfer to
win a Champions Tour event when he triumphed in a playoff at the
Insperity Invitational; later that same year, he once again
prevailed in playoff holes to win the Montreal Championship; and
WHEREAS, Committed to making a positive difference in the
lives of others, Mr. Toledo established the Esteban Toledo Family
Foundation in 2013 to help provide children around the world with
such basics as food, shelter, and education; by raising funds
through private donations and a charity golf tournament, the
organization has supported a range of worthwhile projects,
including its recent effort to construct a children's dormitory
that will offer a safe and comfortable living space for orphans in
the Mexicali area; and
WHEREAS, Esteban Toledo has proven himself an athlete of rare
dedication and ability as well as an admirable individual who gives
back to those in need, and he is indeed deserving of recognition for
his many achievements; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Esteban Toledo for his accomplishments
as a professional golfer and as a philanthropist 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. Toledo as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Lucio III
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1681 was adopted by the House on April
23, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House