NEWS RELEASE

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Wednesday February 14, 2001
CONTACT:

 

David McCollum
713-844-3641 phone
713-410-2246 mobile

Ira D. Perry
713-844-3640 phone
713-858-8772 mobile

I-69 Heads For Austin
Alliance Visits Capitol, Hosts Reception

HOUSTON,  Members of the Alliance for I-69 Texas will spend the day in Austin February 21 to visit with legislators and present the Alliance's agenda for the 77th session of the Texas Legislature.  The commitment of the Alliance and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to the timely completion of the project will also be conveyed.

"It is imperative that we educate our legislators about the importance of the newest international trade corridor," said Helen Walker, Victoria County judge and chair, Alliance for I-69 Texas Board of Directors.  "We must also demonstrate to Congress the need to fully fund the construction of I-69 in the next authorization bill in 2003."

A reception for state legislators held later in the day feature cuisine from the regions along the I-69 corridor.

For program information, contact Amy Carruth at 713.844.3656 or e-mail acarruth@houston.org.

The Alliance for I-69 Texas is a membership-based organization created in 1994 to promote the development of I-69 in Texas.  Membership includes government and business interests from 34 counties in East and South Texas, with administrative support provided by the Greater Houston Partnership.

 

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