Press Release
CONGRESSMAN HENRY CUELLAR ANNOUNCES $7.4 MILLION FOR THE ANZALDUAS BRIDGE BORDER INSPECTION FACILITIES
Washington,
March 21, 2007
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar announced that the planned Anzalduas Bridge has received $7,478,000 from the General Services Administration (GSA). The GSA was able to secure the final portion of the $25,200,000 needed to complete funding for the Border Inspection Facilities at the Anzalduas Bridge. “Our border cities have seen a significant increase of international crossings and business between the United States and Mexico. This money will provide for a strong and successful international port of entry,” said Congressman Cuellar. “Assisting projects such as the Anzalduas Bridge is vital to the tourism and trade that is shared between the two nations.” The Anzalduas Bridge – a joint project between the cities of Mission, McAllen, and Hidalgo -- will be located approximately five kilometers up the Rio Grande from the Hidalgo-Reynosa Bridge, connecting Mission with Reynosa. McAllen Bridge Director George Ramon said, “We have a viable project, a formidable team, and the financial capacity to provide both the US and Mexico with a unique opportunity. It is our intent to develop a state of the art facility that will serve to accommodate changing technologies, speed, and accessibility to markets.” Congressman Cuellar continued, “As a member of the House Homeland Security Committee and Chairman of the Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response, I am committed to ensuring that our international crossings receive the resources they need to adequately serve our borders. I’d like to thank McAllen Mayor Richard Cortez, Hidalgo Mayor John David Franz, Mission Mayor Beto Salinas, GSA, McAllen Bridge Director George Ramon, and other local officials for working together to move this project forward. As a Member of Congress, I will continue searching for ways in which to promote trade, tourism, and economic development.”
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