Vela: Responding to COVID-19, Cameron County developed the best public-private partnership in Texas
HARLINGEN, TEXAS - Valley Baptist Health System CEO Manny Vela said he was brought up with the mantra that one always gave credit where credit was due.
He said he wanted to give credit to the leadership of Cameron County during the COVID-19 pandemic because, led by County Judge Eddie Trevi\xf1o, the county leadership had made an \u201cincredible effort.\u201d
Vela said the public-private partnership the county created in response to the pandemic was the best in Texas. He said that partnership has saved countless lives.
Vela asked the Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce if it would co-host a Leadership Appreciation event with Valley Baptist. He said the chamber jumped right on board. The result was a mixer held at the chamber on Monday, Feb. 28.
This podcast features the remarks of Manny Vela and Judge Trevi\xf1o from the Leadership Appreciation event.
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