BROWNSVILLE, Texas - U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez has presented a $2 million-plus check to Brownsville Public Utilities Board to support the city’s Resaca Restoration Project.
In his remarks at the check presentation, Gonzalez said he wished other cities in his district had the beautiful resacas Brownsville had.
“It’s always a pleasure to bring money home, right, to celebrate with our constituents,” Gonzalez said. “But we would not have been able to do it without all the local support.”
Gonzalez acknowledged more funding is needed for the resaca restoration project. He said he will work on this. "We're just getting started. There's a lot more to come."
Gonzalez said his job is made easier when he has excellently run cities to work with. He said Brownsville is unquestionably one such city.
“Brownsville’s resacas are unique and play a critical role in our region’s environment, economy, and culture,” Gonzalez said. “This project will restore our historic resacas, improve water quality, and ensure residents have reliable access to water. Resacas enhance property values, attract tourism, and help bring residents closer to nature. Most importantly, they contribute to city’s identity, connecting residents to our city’s history and natural heritage. I am immensely proud to have secured this funding to allow Brownsville to preserve these important environmental features for future generations.”
Marilyn D. Gilbert, general manager and CEO of Brownsville PUB, was present at the check presentation event. Gilbert said:
"This initial funding is crucial for our BPUB Resaca Restoration Program. Since launching this program in 2013, we have worked diligently every day to achieve our goal of restoring and enhancing our vital resaca systems. We appreciate Congressman Gonzalez's commitment to support this program through its multiple phases and we look forward to continuing our collaboration to make our resacas not just a community resource, but a cherished part of Brownsville's landscape."
Editor's Note: Here is an audio recording of Congressman Gonzalez’s remarks at the check presentation event:
Editor's Note: Here is a video interview with Marilyn D. Gilbert, general manager and CEO of Brownsville Public Utilities Board, at the check presentation event:
Editor's Note: Here is a video interview with Brownsville Mayor John Cowen, Jr., at the check presentation event:
