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 Tuesday, December 16, 2008: Workforce Solutions Ribbon Cutting and Grant AnnouncementSen. Cornyn attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony in Mission for Workforce Solutions’ newest facility, the Hidalgo County Workforce Solutions Center. He was joined by Hidalgo County Judge J.D. Salinas, Mission Mayor Norberto Salinas, and Workforce Solutions Board Chairman Sam Vale.
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 Tuesday, December 16, 2008: Pharr International Bridge Expansion EventSen. Cornyn delivered the keynote address at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge Northbound Lane Expansion. He was joined by Pharr Mayor Leo “Polo” Palacios, Master of Ceremonies Hollis Rutledge, several Pharr City Commissioners, and Bridge Board Members. Sen. Cornyn was instrumental in securing $1 million in federal funding for the development of the new lanes.
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 Wednesday, November 12, 2008: Greater Dallas Indo-American Chamber of Commerce Awards BanquetSen. Cornyn, founder of the U.S. Senate India Caucus, delivered remarks to the Greater Dallas Indo-American Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet. Sen. Cornyn highlighted the important bond that exists between India and the U.S. — one that has brought opportunity and economic growth to both nations. The Greater Dallas Indo-American Chamber of Commerce recognizes outstanding community leaders who have contributed to the efforts of the chamber throughout the year.
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 Tuesday, November 11, 2008: Custom Built Home Presentation to Lt. Erasmo VallesSen. Cornyn, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, visited League City to present a custom-built home to Lt. Erasmo Valles, USMC (Ret.), an Iraq war veteran, and his family on behalf of the Bay Area Builders Association’s Support Our Troops program.
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 Tuesday, November 11, 2008: 10th Annual Houston Salutes American Heroes Veterans Day CommemorationSen. Cornyn, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, paid tribute to our nation’s veterans at the 10th Annual Houston Salutes American Heroes Veterans Day Commemoration. As a special guest speaker, Sen. Cornyn honored the men and women who have made tremendous sacrifices to provide, strengthen, and protect the freedoms we hold dearly. He also discussed his strong commitment in the U.S. Senate to addressing and meeting the needs of our veterans and troops serving today, including enhanced health care, housing and education benefits.
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 Friday, November 07, 2008: Hurricane Ike Recovery Meeting with FEMA Administrator R. David PaulisonSen. Cornyn joined Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison in hosting a meeting on Hurricane Ike recovery efforts with FEMA Administrator David Paulison and County Judges and Mayors from the region, including Orange, Chambers, Jefferson and Galveston counties.
Sen. Cornyn called on FEMA to take immediate action on temporary housing for Ike victims and other pressing issues Southeast Texans are facing.
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 Monday, October 27, 2008: Tarrant Area Food BankSen. Cornyn visited the Tarrant Area Food Bank (TAFB) to meet with staff and volunteers from TAFB and the Texas Food Bank Network. Sen. Cornyn toured the facility to get a firsthand look at their operations and thank them for their efforts to help Texans in need during challenging economic times.
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 Monday, October 20, 2008: Community Health Center of Lubbock Medical Clinic TourSen. Cornyn toured the Community Health Center of Lubbock (CHCL) Medical Clinic and highlighted the importance of Community Health Centers in providing affordable health care services to underserved and rural areas across Texas and the country. Sen. Cornyn was joined by Mayor Tom Martin and other city leaders for the tour and press conference.
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 Wednesday, October 15, 2008: USS Lexington Military Voting EventSen. Cornyn, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, hosted a press conference with Texas Secretary of State Hope Andrade and Corpus Christi Mayor Henry Garrett aboard the USS Lexington to discuss federal, state and local efforts to ensure military voters serving abroad are receiving the assistance they need to register to vote and complete and submit their ballots.
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 Tuesday, October 14, 2008: IMPACT After School Program Grand OpeningSen. Cornyn attended the Grand Opening of the Phoenix House after-school program Intervention Moves Parents and Children Together (IMPACT), designed to offer a healthy environment for at-risk youth. He was joined by Mayor Tom Leppert, Rep. Pete Sessions (TX-32), Phoenix House Executive Vice President Monty Mueller, and Dallas ISD Trustee Dr. Edwin Flores.
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