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City of Edinburg leaders joined a Valley delegation of 100+ for RGV Day at the Capitol. The event is hosted by the RGV Partnership. The groups broke out into teams and met with area legislators to discuss issues such as broadband connectivity, economic development, transportation, infrastructure, environmental issues, and public safety. The theme of the visit was “One Region, One Voice.”
A resolution was also held on the house and senate floors in recognition of “RGV Day at the Capitol.”
Senator Juan “Chuy’ Hinojosa’s statement about RGV Day at The Capitol
The Texas Senate adopted Senate Resolution No. 196 recognizing February 22, 2023, as Rio Grande Valley Day at the State Capitol.
The RGV is a thriving region and we continue to make progress in workforce development, transportation, border infrastructure, healthcare, and educational opportunities. We appreciate our public officials, business and community leaders and all those who made the trip to the Capitol to promote and advocate for the needs of the Rio Grande Valley.
Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson for joined us for the RGV Day group photo. Secretary Nelson is our 115th Texas Secretary of State. She has the experience, knows the legislators and the legislative process, and has the knowledge of the duties and responsibilities required for this position. Besides elections, another responsibility includes serving as an ambassador for Texas which will require her to work with other nations for the betterment of our state economy, currently the ninth largest in the world. She will be an excellent Secretary of State!
Statement Information source: Senator Hinojosa Facebook
