[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 206 (Tuesday, November 30, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1282]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    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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