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In all , 225 office visits were made . Additionally , our members met with Speaker Joe Straus and Jay Dyer from Governor Abbott ’ s office . Some of the topics covered were the need for funding for higher education , funding for military communities , and the need for wind farm mitigation near military flight training routes and airports .
At the end of the day we celebrated Coastal Bend Day with a reception at the Bullock Museum . Entertainment was provided by grammy nominated artist El Dusty . There were over 300 in attendance including the following members :
Rep . Todd Hunter Rep . Abel Herrero Rep . JM Lozano Rep . Cesar Blanco Rep . Terry Canales Rep . Ana Hernandez Rep . Eddie Lucio Rep . Armando Martinez Rep . Joe Moody Rep . Justin Rodriguez Rep . Armando Walle Rep . Terry Wilson Rep . Paul Workman Rep . Four Price
( Senator Hinojosa was in a Senate Finance Committee hearing and could not attend )
Without a doubt , it was a day of success for us ! It can ’ t be overlooked that this event can not happen without the help and support of our amazing Coastal Bend Delegation . A very special thank you to Senator Juan “ Chuy ” Hinojosa , Chairman Todd Hunter , Chairman Abel Herrero , and Chairman J . M . Lozano . Last , but certainly not least , thank you to our event sponsors . Platinum : AEP Texas ; AT & T Gold : Del Mar College ; City of Corpus Christi Community Partner : Valero ; LAN Engineering ; Kleberg Bank Lunch with Legislators and Bus Sponsor : Cheniere . THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT !
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