Pharr celebrates start of 2019-2020 fresh produce season
PHARR, RGV - The start of the 2019-2020 fresh produce season has been celebrated at Pharr International Bridge, which is now in its 25th year of operation.
Pharr International Bridge is the No. 1 port of entry in the nation for the importation of fresh produce. It is also the fourth largest gateway on the U.S.-Mexico border and the 7th fastest growing port in the United States.
The celebration included speeches by Pharr Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, Pharr City Commissioner Daniel Chavez, Pharr Bridge Director Luis Bazan, state Sen. Juan Hinojosa, state Rep. Sergio Muñoz, Jr., and Texas International Produce Association President & CEO Dante Galeazzi.
Pharr Chamber of Commerce executive director Rebecca Arizmendi emceed the event.
The above podcast includes the speeches of the VIPs listed above.
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