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Congressman Cuellar to Announce USDA Rural Development Funds for Roma and Rio Grande City

Rio Grande City, Texas, December 2, 2013

 

On Monday, November 9th, Congressman Henry Cuellar will announce the completion of two projects funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in Rio Grande City and Roma.   

In Roma, Congressman Cuellar will speak at the unveiling of new equipment purchased for Riverview Supermarket through the USDA Rural Energy for America Loan.  In Rio Grande City, he will speak at a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Casa de Adobe Restaurant, constructed through the USDA Business and Industry Guaranteed Loan.   

 

“It is very important to me that business owners in the 28th District of Texas are aware of the federal resources that are available to them,” said Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28). “I congratulate the owners of Riverview Supermarkets and Casa de Adobe for their ingenuity in utilizing every resource at their disposal to expand their businesses and contribute to their communities. I would also like to thank USDA Rural Development for, once again, making a difference in a real, tangible way for residents in Starr County. I look forward to seeing the businesses in our communities continue to flourish.”

What:    Unveiling of Updates at Riverview Supermarket in Roma & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Casa de Adobe Restaurant in Rio Grande City

Who: Participants will include:

  • Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28)
  • USDA Rural Development State Director Paco Valentin
  • Starr County Judge Eloy Very
  • State Representative Ryan Guillen
  • Rio Grande City Mayor Ruben Villarreal

When:   Monday, December 9

      10:00 am CT – Rural Energy for American Loan Unveiling at Riverview Supermarket

      11:00 am CT – Business and Industry Guaranteed Loan Ribbon Ceremony at Casa de Adobe 

Where:  10:00 am CT – 776 East Grant Street, Roma, Texas 78584

              11:00 am CT – 101 N. Avasolo Ave, Rio Grande City, Texas 78582