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SALUTING THE ACHIEVEMENTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF JAVIER HERNANDEZ
BALCAZAR
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HON. LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD
of california
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Madam Speaker, I rise to salute Javier Hernandez Balcazar for his many positive contributions to Los Angeles, both as a prominent soccer player and as an active member of our Los Angeles community.
Javier was born on June 1, 1988, in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, to Silvia Balcazar and Javier Gutierrez. He began playing soccer at the junior club level when he was 7 years old. After signing his first professional contract with a local club at the age of 15, he was selected for the Mexico national under-17 team. In July 2010, he was acquired by the Premier League club Manchester United and became the first-ever Mexican player to be selected for one of the leading Premier League teams.
Javier's extraordinary soccer career and his hard work to reach his goals are an inspiration to young people around the world. As a new member of the Los Angeles Galaxy, he has become an incredible role model throughout Southern California.
Javier joined the Galaxy as the team's Designated Player on January 21, 2020. Since joining the team, Javier's passion for giving back has inspired his many philanthropic efforts in the Los Angeles community.
On December 5, 2021, Javier will once again support his community by appearing for fans in Bell Gardens, California, in my 40th Congressional District. The event will be one of the largest toy giveaways in the history of Southern California and will be hosted by DEL Records, the largest Latino record label in the region.
Madam Speaker, Javier Hernandez Balcazar has shown exemplary commitment to the people of Los Angeles and beyond, and I am pleased to recognize his work as an athlete and philanthropist. I hope my colleagues will join me in recognizing his many contributions and his positive impact.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 206
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