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Harris "Shrub" Kempner predicted a bright future for Galveston Island in his speech to the Rotary Club of Galveston Island on Tuesday.  

"I believe that for the next several years Galveston is well on its way to one of the most productive and positive economic pictures that it has faced in many, many years," Kempner said.  "I believe that our permanent population will begin to increase, if it hasn't already, and all measures of business and education will show strength."

Kempner was introduced by Rotary Club President Ted Deyo.