U.S. COMMERCE SECRETARY GUTIERREZ TO EMBARK ON IMMIGRATION SWING THROUGH NEW MEXICO AND TEXAS

Gutierrez to Discuss the Bush Administration's Proposals for Comprehensive Immigration
Reform in Key U.S. Cities

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez will visit cities in New Mexico and Texas June 19-22, 2006 to visit local business and government leaders to discuss the Bush administration's proposals for comprehensive immigration reform and the critical role of immigration in the American economy.

Monday, June 19, 2006
Albuquerque, New Mexico
12:30 p.m. PST
Remarks to the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce followed by a media availability
Location: Hyatt Regency Albuquerque
330 Tijeras - Pavilion 6
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102



Tuesday, June 20, 2006
El Paso, Texas
9:00 a.m. MST
Tour of El Paso Port of Entry followed by a media availability
Location: El Paso Port of Entry
Bridge of the Americas
El Paso, Texas


Odessa, Texas
2:00 p.m. CST
Odessa Chamber of Commerce Roundtable - Closed Press

3:00 p.m. CST
Media Availability following Roundtable - Open Press
Location: University of Texas , Permian Basin
4901 East University
Mesa Building, First Floor, Foyer
Odessa, Texas 79762

Houston, Texas
6:45 p.m. CST
Remarks to Camara de Empresarios Latinos de Houston and the Hispanic Alliance for Progress Institute followed by a media availability
Location: Post Oak Grill
1415 S. Post Oak Lane
Houston, Texas 77056

 

Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Abilene, Texas
9:30 a.m. CST
Roundtable with the Abilene Chamber of Commerce - Closed Press

10:30 a.m. CST
Media availability following Roundtable - Open Press
Location: Abilene Christian University
Atrium, Williams Performing Arts Center
Abilene, Texas 79699

Wichita Falls
12:30 p.m. CST
Remarks to the Wichita Falls Board of Commerce & Industry followed by a media availability
Location: The Wichita Falls Country Club
1701 Hamilton Boulevard
Wichita Falls, Texas 76308

Thursday, June 22, 2006
Dallas, Texas
12:00 p.m. CST
Remarks to the National Association of Latino Elected Officials followed by a media availability
Location: Fairmont Hotel
1717 N. Akard Street
Regency Ballroom, Banquet Level
Dallas, Texas 75201