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