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Chairman's Corner
From the April 2003 issue of the Partnership Review

Let's talk about the Rio Grande Valley Partnership. I wonder why I should begin to support, or continue to support the "Partnership." Like most of you, I wonder what is the "value" of the dollar I am spending. This, I believe, is a valid question for us to ask.

As the chairman of the Partnership this year and a volunteer board member for several other years, I have witnessed "from within the walls" the efforts of the Partnership. I can tell you that any contribution you or I make in not being "spent," but rather "invested." Yes, invested towards a better Rio Grande Valley community for all.

Consider that the Partnership is funded primarily by our private contributions, and with those contributions the Partnership has helped to make so many things possible. When leaders from over the Valley want to get a project organized, they come to the Partnership.

For example, for agriculture-land for research, water projects, and the sugar industry began here. Infrastructure, especially highways, is addressed on a Valleywide basis. Even saving the U.S. Consulate in Matamoros is among its accomplishments. Currently, its legislative program, transportation efforts, education, and quality of life issues continue on many levels.

Yes, from my seat as a board member I see the benefits. But more importantly, I believe that we can agree, as members of our Valley community, we feel and live those benefits daily.

I thank all of you that in one way or another help support the RGV Partnership and, as chairman, ask for your continued support. As a citizen amongst you, I feel it will be some of the best money we will ever invest.

Sincerely,

Robert L Lozano