February 2009 Meeting

 The Harlingen Area Builders Association held their monthly meeting on February 3, 2009.  With over 72 members in attendance, Mayor Chris Boswell serving as Guest Speaker delivered a well presented and well received "State of the City"  address. Special guest in attendance included Commissioner Larry Galbreath,  Harlingen Chamber Chairman, Ruthie Ewers, Harlingen Hispanic Chamber, Nat Lopez and Economic Development Director, Bill Martin.

HABA President, Armando Elizarde, updated members on upcoming events for February including "Rally Day" to be held in Austin, Texas at the State Capitol where builders from across the state will rally on the Capitol steps and be addressed by Governor Rick Perry.  A Texas Style bar-b-que will also be held and hosted by the Governor on the Capitol Grounds.  Other HABA events for February include a seminar that will earn builder members 2 hours of Continuing Education as mandated by the TRCC.