Texas Insider Report: McALLEN Texas
The Rio Grande Valley needs courageous people of all political affiliations to serve. Aaron is right to see that our community is changing and we need to be able to change with it" said Hidalgo County business & community leader Davis Rankin of State Representative Aaron Pea who was presented the McAllen Chamber of Commerces Teddy Roosevelt Award by for his vision & commitment to public service.
Pena was given the award at a Thursday June 2nd luncheon. Representative Pea was honored by the Chamber for his bold leadership in what many have called the toughest legislative session in recent memory.
I know Rep. Pea is a student of history and counts Teddy Roosevelt as a personal hero said Steve Ahlenius President of the McAllen Chamber.
That is why it is so fitting to present him with this award. Rep. Pea has exhibited those iconic Teddy Roosevelt values of grit bold leadership and dogged determination not only during this tough legislative session but throughout his career.
Reconciling the budget with billions less in revenue dominated the legislative session. Controversial policies regarding illegal immigration became largely non-issues. Funding for public safety and border security initiatives remained a state priority.
Rep. Pea played an integral role in the passage of election integrity and anti-voter fraud legislation.
Recognition from the business and community leaders of the McAllen Chamber means a lot to me said Rep. Pea.
Steve and the Chamber have been a great resource in giving us some guidance this tough legislative session. I want to thank them for their hard work and for
this very special award Pena said.
Rep. Pea once again played a leadership role this legislative session:
- Chairing the House Committee on Technology
- Serving on the House Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee
- the Redistricting Committee and
- the Select Committee on Voter Identification & Voter Fraud
- Was elected the Chairman of the Hispanic Republican Conference of Texas
- He is the dean of the Hidalgo County House delegation completing his 5th legislative session.
The McAllen Chamber including more than 2000 members is committed to helping power the economy of South Texas works to retain and attract jobs and investment to the region and partners with regional businesses to help them expand and grow.
The Chamber represents business throughout the city of McAllen and all of South Texas.
