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ACTION REPORT
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SAN ANGELO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
PHONE 325.655.4136
FAX 325.658.1110
418 W. AVENUE B
E-MAIL [email protected]
SAN ANGELO, TEXAS 76903
INTERNET : www.sanangelo.org
Volume 34
Number 2
February 2010
February Luncheon to Feature State
Representative Drew Darby
The February 9th Chamber Luncheon
will feature State Representative Drew
Darby as he presents Chamber members with his current assessment of
where we are, and where we are going,
in State Government.
Drew Darby, now serving his second
term in the Texas House of Representatives, was born in San Angelo and graduated from
Central High School in 1965. He then attended the
University of Texas on a football scholarship, where he
earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree
with a major in Finance and a minor in Accounting
and a Doctorate of Jurisprudence. He is also the founder of W. Drew Darby and Associates Law Firm and
president and owner of Surety Title Company and
Double D Title, Inc. Representative Darby serves on
the powerful Appropriations Committee, as well as several others.
Join us for this interesting program. Call the Chamber today to reserve your seat, or register online at
www.sanangelo.org.
See pages 14 & 15 for more information
Date, Time, Location
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
West Texas Training Center
Deadline to Register
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Cost
Cost is $15 per person, payable at the door
To Make Your Reservation
Call the Chamber at 655-4136 (after hours, ext. 223)
or visit www.sanangelo.org to register online.
Thanks to the February luncheon sponsors:
A Look Inside...
From the Chairman ........................................................................... 2
Business After Hours ....................................................................... 2
Chamber’s Annual Banquet Recap ................................................... 3
San Angelo Business Barometer ...................................................... 4
From the Convention & Visitors Bureau ............................................ 5
Member Memo .................................................................................. 6
New Chamber Members ................................................................... 6
ASU SBDC Classes .......................................................................... 7
Showdown in San Angelo Needs Volunteers ................................... 7
City Map Sales Underway ................................................................. 7
Concho Cadre Annual Banquet ........................................................ 7
Chamber of Commerce Calendar ..................................................... 8
Ribbon Cuttings ................................................................................ 8
San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo Association ........................ 9 & 10
Buffalo Wild Wings .......................................................................... 11
Meals for the Elderly Mardi Gras ............................................ 12 & 13
2010 Census ........................................................................... 14 &15
See page 7 for information
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February 2010
From The Chairman
San Angelo
Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors
Bryan Horner ........... Chairman of the Board
Jim Hughes ......................... Chairman-Elect
Stanley Mayfield ........................... Treasurer
Stacie Elkins ....... Immediate Past Chairman
Robert Aguilar
Steve Martin
Sam Allen
Kathy Munoz
Becky Brackin
Kandi Pool
Lori Francks
Carlos Rodriguez
Leslie Healy
Bernay Sheffield
Scott Gibbs
Amber Smith
Chase Holland
Mark Thieman
Jim Hughes
Sherri Tipton
Jorge Velarde
Ex-Officio Directors
Don Butts ................. San Angelo Industries
Dr. Carol Ann Bonds. .... Superintendent SAISD
Mike Brown .......... Tom Green County Judge
LeAnne Byrd .......... Provost, Howard College
Drew Darby .................. State Representative
Lee Pfluger ........ Downtown San Angelo, Inc.
Col. Thomas Geary .............. Goodfellow AFB
17th Training Wing
Dr. Joseph Rallo ................... President, ASU
Eric Sanchez .................. Leadership Alumni
Association
Staff
Phil Neighbors ............................... President
Peggy Arnold ......................... VP Operations
Jennifer Serrato ….. Communications Coord.
Sandra Pomroy .............. Events Coordinator
Annetta Gray………….Membership Assistant
Teri Turner………………………....Receptionist
Kathy Keaton .............. Membership Director
Beverly Hanks ......... Financial Administrator
Fred Welch .. VP of Marketing & Recruitment
Hope Barron .......... Economic Dev. Specialist
Pamela Miller .................................. VP CVB
Jenni Hutcheson CVB Sales & Servicing Dir.
Eve Keim ............. Visitor Center Coordinator
Richard Porter ............... CVB Sales Manager
Vu Nguyen ................. Administrative Intern
San Angelo Chamber of Commerce
418 W. Avenue B
San Angelo, TX 76903
Phone: 325.655.4136
Fax: 325.658.1110
E-Mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.sanangelo.org
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Activities Underway
Your officers, board members and staff at the Chamber remain fully
committed to providing services and information that will help you
and your business, while also working to retain and grow the local
economy. As you review where we are and what’s happening in the
near future, let us know how we may serve your needs.
Bryan Horner
Once again, the Chamber’s annual banquet on January 26 was a Chairman of the Board
sell-out, and it was great to honor our hard-working volunteers
while also celebrating the accomplishments of the past year.
Special thanks to overall keynote banquet sponsor Verizon, and entertainment sponsors American Classifieds and Classy Cleaning.
The Cornerstone luncheon January 21 gave us a helpful overview of how the Chamber’s programs focusing on economic development, legislative affairs and major
event tourism are providing outstanding returns on the dollars we are investing. Please
contact any board member or staff member if you’d like to learn more about our Cornerstone efforts.
As we continue exploring our 2010 theme Working Together Works, I hope you will
take advantage of one or more of the following opportunities this month:
Attend the Chamber’s February 9 Luncheon at the West Texas Training Center, and
hear featured speaker State Representative Drew Darby’s current assessment of where
we are and where we’re going in state government. Make your $15 reservation by
calling the Chamber, 655-4136, or by emailing [email protected].
 Attend the Diversity Committee meeting on Feb. 15 at 4 p.m., or the Transportation Committee meeting on Feb. 24 at 3:30 p.m.
 Bring your business cards and network for new contacts at Business After Hours
on February 23rd at Celebraciones Bellas, located at 111 W. Twohig Avenue.
 Sign up to volunteer with your coworkers, or sponsor some aspect of the Chamber’s fourth annual Showdown in San Angelo drag boat races planned June 2527.
 Register for a free business advising appointment at the Chamber office on February 8 or 22 to begin or modify a business plan with a trained SBDC advisor.
These confidential sessions are customized to you and your needs, so call for appointment times--655-4136.
 Secure an ad in the Chamber’s 2010-2011 city/county map, the only detailed map
distributed through the Chamber. Call us for details.
We will see you soon.
Bryan Horner
Chairman of the Board
Business After Hours
Great networking with fellow
Chamber members
Food, Drink & Door Prizes
Tuesday, Feb. 23rd ~ 5-6:30 p.m.
Location: Celebraciones Bellas,
sponsored by
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February 2010
Outstanding Volunteers Honored at Annual Banquet
“Upbeat” describes well the Chamber’s 94th Annual Banquet as members were treated to a live performance from
local musicians “The Divas,” great food, and an array of award recipients, including 2009 volunteers and the Citizen
of the Year. A capacity crowd of Chamber members was in attendance to express appreciation to outgoing Chairman Stacie Elkins and to welcome incoming Chairman Bryan Horner.
Thanks to our Banquet Sponsor...
...and thanks to our entertainment sponsors:
2009 Citizen of the Year - Brenda Gunter
Congratulations
to all
award winners!
Awardees (l to r): Chairman’s Award - Lorenzo Lasater - P-16+ Education Partnership; Special Recognition Award - Eric Sanchez - Leadership San Angelo Alumni
Association; Outstanding Member Award - Corey Peddy - Suddenlink Communications; Outstanding Chairman Award - Fred Key - Economic Development Council;
2010 Chairman Bryan Horner - Shannon Medical Center; Retiring Board Member
Fred Hernandez - AEP Texas; Citizen of the Year Award - Brenda Gunter; Special
Merit Award - Linda Warren - Concho Cadre; Visitor Center Volunteer of the Year Harry Hall; Chairman’s Award - Mary Kay Kuss - P-16+ Education Partnership;
2009 Chairman Stacie Elkins - American Classifieds & VIP Health Checks. Not pictured, but also receiving awards were Retiring Board Member Bobbie Foreman Addresses Real Estate; Retiring Board Member Jimmy Bass - Jim Bass Cars; Retiring Board Member Jim Raymond - Wells Fargo Bank; Retiring Board Member Scott
White - TLC Academy; Spirit of San Angelo Award - Historic Murals; and Special
Recognition Award - Steve Kelton, on behalf of Elmer Kelton.
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From the Convention
& Visitors Bureau
February 2010 Community Calendar
Visit www.sanangelo.org
for a more detailed listing
It’s Stock Show & Rodeo Time!
The San Angelo Stock Show and
Rodeo is one of the top 10 rodeos
in the nation, based on total
purse. Our rodeo, celebrating 78
years in 2010, brings in the top
cowboys and cowgirls in the Professional Cowboy’s Association
every year. Our Stock Show & Rodeo Association is pleased to host
one of the longest-running rodeos
Photo by: Dudley Barker at www.dudleydoright.com
in the world. If you have not already bought your tickets, don’t wait any longer. They are
available at Blair’s Western Wear, Elite Physique on Knickerbocker and the Convention Center and Coliseum Box
Offices.
Concho Christmas Recap
Out-of-town surveys are completed for the 2009 Concho
Christmas Celebration. 6,618 surveys were reviewed and
showed 6,578 visitors from outside of San Angelo visited
and returned a survey. They came from 321 different
Texas cities, 34 different states, Puerto Rico and 3 other
countries. Of those visitors, our top out of town visitation
came from Midland.
Mark your Calendar
Each year the U.S. Cavalry Association keeps the spirit and
heritage of the cavalry alive through its National Cavalry
Competition. Dozens of riders, from novice re-enactors to
expert military equestrians,
compete in a number of
categories, including
mounted saber, mounted
pistol, and military equitation. This wonderful competition will be held in San Angelo this year, from September 30th to October 3rd, and
you won’t want to miss it.
The event measures accuracy in uniforms, tack, equipment
and performance. Whether participants are re-enacting the
1846-48 Mexican War or the 1860’s-90 Plains Indian
Wars, the event promises to be remarkably colorful and
precise, while celebrating the partnership of horse and
rider.
1-7..............Celebration of Champions & World
Greatest Horseman
4..................National Prayer Breakfast
4-7..............September Shoes
4..................Brandon Rhyder at Midnight Rodeo
5..................Youth Concert “The Orchestra is a Zoo”
5..................Passport to East Asia
6..................1st Saturday at the Old Chicken Farm
Art Center
6..................Orchestral Fireworks
9-11 ...........Daddy Daughter Date Night/Mother Son
Date Night
9-15 ...........Rodeo Slack
11 ...............Chicken Farm Art Center – Live Music
in the Courtyard
12-27 .........Once Upon a Mattress
13 ...............Adult Birding Adventure
13 ...............Family Day at SAMFA - Mexico
18-28 .........San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo
19 ...............Sealy Flats Dinner Concert Series –
Jeff Strahan
19 ...............Blue Mass Appeal & Bugota at the
Party Ranch
20 ...............Elegant Evenings
23 ...............The Moving Image Theater at SAMFA
25 ...............Jason Boland at Midnight Rodeo
27 ...............Dirty Penny & Muchos Backflips at the
Deadhorse Saloon
San Angelo Welcomes the Following Conventions,
Meetings, & Major Events in February 2010
Date
Jan. 28-Feb. 7
Feb. 9-15
Feb. 18-28
Event
Expected Attendance
Celebration of Champions
800
Stock Show SLACK
700
San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo 16,000
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February 2010
Welcome New Chamber Members!
Allstate Insurance—
Mark Vega
INSURANCE
Mark Vega
2108 W. Beauregard
San Angelo, TX 76901
(325) 947-5970
Angelo Automatic Gates
AUTOMATIC GATES/
FENCING
Justin Harlin
1414 Glenna Dr.
San Angelo, TX 76903
(325) 650-4510
Angelo State University
Rebekah Brackin
Rebekah Brackin
ASU Station #11021
San Angelo, TX 76909
(325) 486-6399
Consolidated
Outsourcing
OUTSOURCING & RISK
MANAGEMENT
Lori Jo Thomas
1624 S. Park St
San Angelo, TX 76901
(325) 455-0018
El Paisano Restaurant
MEXICAN/AMERICAN
RESTAURANT
Robert Villeda
GDF SUEZ Energy Resourse North American
ELECTRICAL PROVIDER
(COMMERCIAL)
Suzanne Childre
Linda Collins
2438 Industrial Blvd. #154
Abilene, TX 79605
(325) 692-9053
1406 S. Chadborne
San Angelo, TX 76903
(325) 659-8529
E Media Studios
WEB DESIGN & HOSTING
Nick Bartush
15155 Richmond #326
Houston, TX 77802
(325) 716-1939
First Choice Power
RETAIL ELECTRIC
PROVIDER
Catherine Carlton
225 E. John Carpenter Freeway, Suite 1500
Arlington, TX 75062
(469) 484-8686
First Service Insurance
INSURANCE
Jade Hambright
1886 Pecos St. Suite 1
San Angelo, TX 76901
(325) 653-8071
Insane Kustomz
CUSTOM CAR SHOP
Albert Aguillar
318 S. Chadbourne
San Angelo, TX 76903
(325) 227-4934
Joey Lara - Cartown
Hyundai
AUTOMOBILE SALES/
USED
Joey Lara
501 N. Bryant
San Angelo, TX 76903
(325) 655-7755
Junk Away Boys
JUNK REMOVAL &
HAULING
Brian Woodruff
514 S. Jackson St.
San Angelo, TX 76901
(325) 212-9038
Galilee Community
Development Corp.
HOUSING/COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
Terry Shaner
1404 S. Oakes St.
San Angelo, TX 76903
(325) 655-6700
L.A. Fashions
RETAIL/FASHION
ACCESSORIES
Eugene Howard
3849 Sunset Dr.
San Angelo, TX 76904
(325) 340-2949
Pro Broker Business
Brokers
Richard Salmon
3471 Knickerbocker Rd.
San Angelo, TX 76904
(325) 277-1907
The Royal Touch
Pet Sitting
PET BOARDING/SITTING
Valerie Tedford Queen
(325) 942-1213
Sierra Vista Construction, Inc.
BUILDER/CUSTOM HOME
Danny Aguero
6026 April St.
San Angelo, TX 76904
(325) 227-6580
Super Duty Shop
DIESEL TRUCK REPAIR
James Michulka
4550 Petro Dr.
San Angelo, TX 76903
(325) 656-8849
A free service for Chamber members.
Please call 655-4136.
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In association with the San Angelo Bass Club,
Suddenlink presents the
Tony Gibson Memorial
Bass Tournament
The Royal Touch Pet Sitting wants to walk your dogs
while you are at work, since it is often difficult for professional people to go home during their lunch breaks. Call
Valerie at (325) 226-3734 for details. New Chamber
member. Discounts available for regular Midday Service.
Benefitting Hospice of San Angelo
March 6, 2010 at the Concho Pavilion on Lake O.H. Ivie
Due to the success of the 2009 Suddenlink Open Bass Fishing Tournament, Suddenlink is teaming up with the San Angelo Bass Club to hold it’s 2nd annual tournament. Sponsorship are needed with levels ranging from $100 to $600. For
more information, please contact Corey Peddy at 227-4379
or by email at [email protected].
February 2010
Action Report
Showdown Needs Your Help
On June 26 and 27th, the fourth annual Showdown
in San Angelo will race into town. There are many new and
exciting changes to the event this year, including the recent
announcement that Lucas Oil Productions will be televising
the San Angelo dragboat races nationally on Speed TV. The
honor of being the only race in Texas to be televised brings
with it many corporate sponsors, more racers, and an audience nationwide.
However, televised or not, the Showdown in San Angelo cannot take place without the help of approximately
450 volunteers. The Chamber has already begun work filling volunteer spots and is looking to our membership for
additional help. Businesses are encouraged to come out to
volunteer and simultaneously market your business by
sporting your favorite company gear. If your business
would like to volunteer, please call Jennifer at the Chamber,
655-4136, ext. 220.
City Map Sales Now Underway
Your Chamber works to achieve economic growth
and development throughout the entire San Angelo area.
As part of our efforts, we have once again selected Village
Profile to produce this year’s High-Tech
Community Map.
Village Profile’s Convergence Map
Program includes invaluable advertising
benefits, such as:
 Map Distribution - 11,000 full-color,
up-to-date printed maps will be distributed by the Chamber, to visitors,
GAFB, ASU, and individuals who are
relocating to San Angelo.
 Online Viewing - Upon publication,
the printed version of the map is converted into a publication website featuring a participating advertiser business locator map
directory, at www.villageprofile.com, which gets over
2,000,000 hits a month.
 Advertising Rates/Complimentary Copies - A wide
variety of advertising investments are available to
accommodate every budget and business type, with
complimentary map copies.
 The Village Profile exclusive Convergence Publishing
Program provides access to your business via our mobile portal at www.vpmobile.us, which receives over
358,000 per month via web-enabled phones. This
program includes a business directory listing, real
time dial-up to your business, a link to your website,
and a locator map pinpointing your location.
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ASU Small Business
Development Center
The Small Business Development Center is located on the
ASU Campus. Classes are in Rassman Bldg. Conference
Room 100 and are free unless otherwise specified. To
register, call 942-2098 or e-mail [email protected].
Essentials of Starting
a New Business
February 2, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
How to Write Your Business Plan
February 9, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Website Design Do’s & Don’ts
February 16, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $10
Financing Options for Your Small Business
February 18, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
TMAC: Lean Manufacturing Workshop
February 22, 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (lunch provided)
ASU University Center
Nasworthy Suite/Rooms 203 & 204
Cost: $15 Limited Seating
Marketing 101
February 25, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Concho Cadre Members Honored at
Annual Awards Dinner
The Chamber held its annual appreciation/awards dinner for the Concho Cadre on the evening of January 11th
at Zentner’s Daughter Restaurant.
Honorees included outgoing President Linda Warren, who passed the
gavel to incoming President Donna
Osborne (right photo). Linda Warren
also received a platinum award of appreciation as the Cadre member who
attended the most activities in 2009.
The Cadre selected the gold, silver
and bronze award winners by secret
ballot in December. They are: Gold Linda Warren, Silver - Doris Ogden, and Bronze - Becky
Dickson. Two new honorary members of the Concho
Cadre were also recognized: Barbara Jackson
and Bernay Sheffield.
Also recognized were
2010 Concho Cadre
Board members (left
photo).
A special thanks to
Zentner’s Daughter and
Please call our Village Profile Project Manager, John Allen,
to all businesses and individuals who donated items to be
at the Chamber office, 655-4136, for more information or given as door prizes.
to set up an appointment.
Ribbon
Cuttings
Lullabies Baby Furniture
3118 Sherwood Way 277-7247
Owner: Fabian Salazar
Albertson’s
3121 Sunset Dr. 942-6627
General Manager: Carl Lindsey
Chamber of Commerce February Calendar
Feb. 4
Feb. 4
Feb. 8
Feb. 8
Feb. 9
Feb. 11
Feb. 17
Feb. 23
Feb. 23
Feb. 24
Chamber Board Meeting - 8:15 a.m.
P-16+ Education Partnership -3:30 p.m.
Business Advising - Chamber Office
Concho Cadre Meeting - Noon
Chamber Luncheon - WTTC
Leadership San Angelo - Education
Economic Dev. Council - 3:00 p.m.
Business Advising - Chamber Office
CVB Board Mtg. - 3:30 p.m.
Transportation Committee - 3:30 p.m.
River View Room
Red Wheel Fundraising
2225 Marx St. 651-7258
Co-owners: Mary Coffey & Chad Bouie
2010 Census Building
12 E. Twohig Ave.
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QUESTIONS
MINUTES
TO DEFINE WHO WE ARE AS A NATION
The Census: A Snapshot
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What: The census is a count of everyone residing in the
United States.
Who: All U.S. residents must be counted-both citizens and
non citizens.
When: You will receive your questionnaire in March 2010 either
by U.S. mail or hand delivery. Some people in remote areas will
be counted in person.
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Why: The U.S. Constitution requires a national census once every
10 years to count the population and determine the number of
seats each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Flow: Households should complete and mail back their
questionnaires upon receipt. Households that do not respond
may receive a replacement questionnaire in early April. Census
takers will visit households that do not return questionnaires to
take a count in person.
A Complete Count:
The Importance of Census Data
Every year, the federal government allocates more than $400
billion to states and communities based, in part, on census data.
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Census data are used to determine locations for retail stores,
schools, hospitals, new housing developments and other
communty facilities.
Census data determine boundaries for state and local legislative
and congressional districts.
2010 Census Questionnaire:
Easy, Important and Safe
United States
Census
2010
CENSUS HISTORY
The first census took place
in 1790 to determine the
number of seats each state
would have in the U.S. House
of Representatives. The census
also was created to gain a
better understanding of where
people lived and to establish
patterns of settlement as the
nation grew.
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ABOUT THE
CENSUS BUREAU
The Census Bureau
was established in 1902.
Today, in addition to
administering the census
of population and housing,
the Census Bureau conducts
more than 200 annual surveys.
including the American
Community Survey, the
Current Population Survey
and economic censuses
every five years.
With only 10 questions, the 2010 Census questionnaire takes
approximately 10 minutes to complete. Households are asked
to provide key demographic information, including: whether a
housing unit is rented or owned; the address of the residence;
and the names, genders, ages and races of others living in
the household.
We move
forward
when you
send it back.
By law, the Census Bureau cannot share an individual's
responses with anyone, including other federal agencies and
law enforcement entities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. 0. Who should fill out the census questionnaire?
A. The individual in whose name the housing unit is owned
or rented should complete the questionnaire on behalf of
every person living in the residence, including relatives and
non-relatives.
0. How will the 2010 Census differ from previous censuses?
A. In 2010, every residence will receive a short questionnaire
of just 10 questions. More detailed socioeconomic information
previously collected through the decennial census will be asked
of a small percentage of the population through the annual
American Community Survey. To learn more about the American
Community Survey, visit www.census.gov.
0. How are census data used?
A. Census data determine the number of seats each state will
have in the U.S. House of Representatives. Census data also can
help determine the allocation of federal funds for community
services, such as school lunch programs and senior citizen
centers, and new construction, such as highways and hospitals.
4. 0. What kind of assistance is available to help people
complete the questionnaire?
A. 2010 Census questionnaire language assistance guides are
available in a variety of languages. Questionnaire Assistance
Centers QAC will also assist those unable to read or understand
the questionnaire. Large-print questionnaires are available to
the visually impaired upon request, and a Teletext Device for
the Deaf TDD program will help the hearing impaired. Contact
your Regional Census Center for more details about the types of
assistance available and for QAC locations.
0. How does the Census Bureau count people without a
permanent residence?
A. Census Bureau workers undertake extensive operations
to take in-person counts of people living in group quarters,
such as college dormitories, military barracks, nursing homes
and shelters, as well as those who have been displaced by
natural disasters.
For more information about the
2010 Census, go to 2olocensus.gov.
2010 CENSUS
IT'S IN OUR HANDS
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