Vela: Responding to COVID-19, Cameron County developed the best public-private partnership in Texas

HARLINGEN, TEXAS - Valley Baptist Health System CEO Manny Vela said he was brought up with the mantra that one always gave credit where credit was due.He said he wanted to give credit to the leadership of Cameron County during the COVID-19 pandemic because, led by County Judge Eddie Treviño, the county leadership had made an “incredible effort.”Vela said the public-private partnership the county created in response to the pandemic was the best in Texas. He said that partnership has saved countless lives.Vela asked the Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce if it would co-host a Leadership Appreciation event with Valley Baptist. He said the chamber jumped right on board. The result was a mixer held at the chamber on Monday, Feb. 28.This podcast features the remarks of Manny Vela and Judge Treviño from the Leadership Appreciation event.Go to www.riograndeguardian.com to read the latest border news stories and watch the latest news videos.