{"id":48231,"date":"2023-03-01T11:46:39","date_gmt":"2023-03-01T17:46:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/news\/?p=48231"},"modified":"2023-03-01T13:04:24","modified_gmt":"2023-03-01T19:04:24","slug":"tarleton-stephenville-erath-county-leaders-meet-with-legislators","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/news\/tarleton-stephenville-erath-county-leaders-meet-with-legislators\/","title":{"rendered":"Tarleton, Stephenville, Erath County Leaders Meet with Legislators"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

STEPHENVILLE, Texas \u2014 Tarleton State University, Stephenville and Erath County leaders are at the Capitol in Austin, advocating as one voice for critical community support. It is Cowboy Capital of the World Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The executive delegation \u2014 Tarleton President James Hurley, Mayor Doug Svien, Judge Brandon Huckabee and Stephenville ISD Superintendent Eric Cederstrom \u2014 will meet this afternoon with state legislators and their staffs to discuss infrastructure, economic development, and healthcare and educational needs.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tarleton, Stephenville and Erath County leaders are meeting with state legislators and their staffs at the Capitol in Austin today to advocate for critical community support. Tarleton President James Hurley, Mayor Doug Svien, Judge Brandon Huckabee and Stephenville ISD Superintendent Eric Cederstrom comprise the executive delegation.Image<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

“It is an honor to share our day in Austin with Stephenville’s municipal, county and school district leaders. The voice of ‘we’ brings a powerful message,” Dr Hurley said. “We re fortunte to have legislators who hear this message, that a transformative education means a superior quality of life.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tarleton\u2019s five interns serving at the 88th Texas Legislature can testify. In addition to helping organize today\u2019s visit, they\u2019re learning firsthand how government processes impact a community\u2019s big picture.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With Tarleton\u2019s exponential growth, support is needed to meet the demands of communities that surround it, including utility improvements, adequate rental and single-family housing, and broadband access.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Hurley: \u201cUniversities in college towns can sometimes get hypnotized by their own reflection in the mirror. But not this university, and not this town. We have a moral and social obligation to embrace our neighbors and partner with the community. It takes all of us working together to create this special place we call home.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As part of Cowboy Capital of the World Day, Sen. Brian Birdwell (Dist. 22) and Rep. Shelby Slawson (Dist. 59) have sponsored resolutions honoring today\u2019s delegation and recognizing Tarleton, Stephenville, Erath County and the Stephenville ISD for their myriad contributions to the Lone Star State. The resolutions will be read from the House and Senate floors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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