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Brownsville, TX – In an effort to increase Census participation, Congressman Filemon Vela and Congressman Vicente Gonzalez partnered up to encourage South Texans to complete the once-a-decade Census through a public service announcement (PSA). Both Gonzalez and Vela encourage TV stations in the South Texas region to run the PSA.
While the national response to the 2020 Census is nearly 61 percent, the majority of counties in South Texas are at 40 percent or less. An accurate count of the Rio Grande Valley is integral in ensuring South Texas receives the necessary funding to support hospitals, schools and the building of our roads and bridges.
You can complete your census online at 2020census.gov or by phone at 844-330-2020 for English, or 844-468-2020 for Spanish.
Congressmen Vela and Gonzalez are encouraging media outlets to share the video on their social channels and on-the-air. To download the recording in English, click here. For Spanish, click here.
Below, please see the English and Spanish transcript of their remarks as delivered.
English Transcript:
Rep. Gonzalez: I’m Congressman Vicente Gonzalez.
Rep. Vela: I’m Filemon Vela.
Rep. Gonzalez: Despite ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the once-a-decade Census is still taking place.
Rep. Vela: An accurate count of the 2020 Census will ensure that billions in federal dollars reach South Texas.
Rep. Gonzalez: We need you to participate.
Rep. Vela: This count will determine funding for schools, hospitals, libraries and other public services. We need your help, now more than ever, to make sure that our community is counted.
Rep. Gonzalez: Complete your Census by October 31 either by mail, phone or online at 2020Census.gov.
