Laredos Washington Birthday Celebration is oldest in U.S. honoring Americas 1st President
Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN Texas As Governor I will never stop working on behalf of the people of South Texas said Gov. Greg Abbott as he was honored as Mr. South Texas 2019 over the weekend during the 122nd Washingtons Birthday Celebration in Laredo Texas.
To commemorate the honor Abbott attended the Los Caballeros de la Republica del Rio Grande celebration Friday evening and participated in the Mr. South Texas 2019 Washingtons Birthday Parade Saturday morning.
Following the parade Abbott delivered remarks at a press conference during which Laredo Mayor Pete Saenz presented him with the key to the city before addressing the events organizers during a luncheon honoring the 2019 recipient.
I am truly honored to receive the key to the great city of Laredo and to have been named this years Mr. South Texas said Abbott.
It is humbling to join the list of those who have received this honor for their incredible impact on this region.
As Governor I will never stop working on behalf of the people of South Texas and I look forward to working with leaders like Mayor Pete Saenz Judge Tano Tijerina and my partners in the Texas Legislature to chart a course toward an even brighter future for Laredo and all of South Texas the governor said.
The annual Mr. South Texas designation sponsored by Laredos Washingtons Birthday Celebration Association (WBCA) is presented to an individual who has made a significant and lasting contributions to the growth and development of Laredo and the South Texas region.
Each year the recipient is honored during the month-long Washingtons Birthday Celebration in Laredo the oldest celebration in the United States honoring George Washington.
