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The Legislative and Governmental Affairs Committee represents local business interests and works to advance community goals with local, state and federal governmental officials.
The committee also helps to organize Waco Day in Austin, which is celebrated every two years when the Texas Legislature convenes. A group of delegates will travel to Austin Feb. 24 when Reps. Charles "Doc" Anderson and Jim Dunnam and Sen. Kip Averitt proclaim Waco Day in the House and Senate Chambers.
The Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce Legislative Committee invites you to join a Waco delegation Feb. 24 for Waco Day in Austin presented by Time Warner Cable. The cost is $60 per person. Please make reservations by Feb. 19.
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Registration form
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Charter buses will leave for Austin at 8 a.m. from the Chamber building at 101 S. Third St. and return to Waco around 5:30 p.m. Reservation for the bus trip and/or lunch are $50.
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| Agenda |
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| 8 a.m. |
Depart Waco via buses from the Chamber |
| 9:45 a.m |
Arrive in Austin – State Capitol |
| 10 a.m. |
Recognition of Waco Delegation in the House and Senate |
| 11:30 a.m. |
Lunch at the University of Texas Club |
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Discussion with Sen. Kip Averitt and Reps. Jim Dunnam and
Doc Anderson |
| 1 to 3 p.m. |
Invited Speakers |
| 3:30 p.m. |
Depart for Waco |
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Invited Speakers
Robert Wood
Director of Local Government Assistance and Economic Development
Larry Temple
Executive Director Workforce Commission, Texas
Robert Scott
Commissioner of Education
Amadeo Saenz
Executive Director of the Texas Department of Transportation
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Visit the Texas Legislature sites to find out the latest news from the Capitol. |
For more information, contact Kenneth Hampton at (254) 757-5631.
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