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CONGRESSMAN JIM COSTA SUPPORTS CALIFORNIA PARTNERSHIP FOR THE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY

June 25, 2007

Fresno, CA - Today,Congressman Jim Costa(CA-20) issued the following statement in support for the Executive Ordercreating "A California Partnership for the San Joaquin Valley." This partnership will bring together various local and state government andprivate entities committed to bringing about economic growth and prosperitywithin the San JoaquinValley.

Statement FromCongressman Costa in Support of the CaliforniaPartnership for the San JoaquinValley:

"I applaud theefforts of the Governor in announcing this new and important initiative andcreating a partnership that involves the private sector, the academiccommunity, and local, state and federal governments. Those of us who haveworked on behalf of the Valley know and understand the challenges we face;however, we also know of the vast potential of the San Joaquin Valley.

Fortunately,we come together today to mark the formation of ‘A California Partnership for theSan Joaquin Valley.' This is an excitingopportunity for many people to bring their diverse knowledge to the drawingboard and rededicate themselves to implementing a plan for revitalizing the San Joaquin Valley. Building workingrelationships with various governmental and nongovernmental agencies is a stepin the right direction toward improving our Valley's economy. Together wewill have a greater ability to advocate on behalf of the SanJoaquin Valley andcommit ourselves to bringing an economically prosperous San Joaquin Valleyto fruition.

I look forward tocontinuing to work with my colleagues in the California CongressionalDelegation, especially those who represent the area, as well as the partners inthis new initiative as we continue our efforts on behalf of the San Joaquin Valley."

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