Judge emmett to discuss state of the county at annual greater houston partnership event

houston – Judge Ed Emmett will discuss the State of the County at GHP’s annual luncheon. In addition to touching upon the issues facing the county, he will also discuss some of the many accomplishments his administration saw in 2011.

While GHP serves a large 10-county region, Harris is the largest county in its service area, as well as being the third most populous county in the United States. Home to many of the region’s economic engines, such as the energy sector, the Port of Houston, the Texas Medical Center and the Johnson Space Center, Harris County plays a crucial role in the economic wellbeing of the region and state.

WHO:               The Hon. Ed Emmett, Harris County Judge

WHAT:              2012 State of the County Address

WHEN:             Wednesday, February 15, 2012

                        11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

WHERE:           Hilton Americas Houston

                        1600 Lamar Street
                        Houston, TX

Complimentary admission is limited to working media. To confirm your attendance, please RSVP to Erik Noriega at enoriega@houston.org or 713-844-3663. There will be a media availability with Judge Emmett immediately following his address.