The Economic Development Administration is divided into six regions across the country. Mr. Garza represents the region encompassing Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico. The fact that he represents such a large area makes his visit to the Fourth District especially significant - it proves he is committed to promoting and ensuring the economic development of our district.

Mr. Garza and I will visit particular projects in Texarkana, Hot Springs, Warren, Arkadelphia, Magnolia and Pine Bluff.  I am looking forward to personally showing him the impact the Economic Development Administration's investments in our district have made. But equally important, I want Mr. Garza to see, first-hand, how important the investment in future Fourth District projects is to creating economic opportunities and jobs for our working families.

When I was elected to serve the citizens of Arkansas's Fourth District, I promised I would be a “hands-on” congressman, and an economic ambassador for our district.  Mr. Garza’s trip is just another important step I have initiated to fulfill that pledge. I am looking forward to continuing my commitment to try and create economic opportunities for our district.  

Photo:  Fourth District Rep. Mike Ross joins local leaders in breaking ground for the Ouachita Valley Business and Technology Development Center in Camden last May. Ross will continue to fulfill his pledge to serve as the Fourth District's "economic ambassador" this coming week, when he and the Regional Director for the U.S. Economic Development Administration, Pedro Garza, tour various projects throughout the district.