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Pearland, TX – November 18, 2024 – The Leadership Pearland Class of 2025 recently

held its highly anticipated Pearland Day. It provided an engaging and informative

experience for its participants as they explored local government operations, community

resources, and essential public services throughout the city.

The day began at Pearland City Hall. They enjoyed breakfast before being welcomed by

key city officials from various departments. The City Manager’s Office representatives,

including Trent Epperson, Ron Fraser, and Victor Brownlees, shared insights into their

roles, while Frances Aguilar and Gladis Sanchez from the City Secretary's Office

provided an overview of their responsibilities. Joshua Lee spoke from the

Communications department, and Vance Wyly represented Community Development,

offering valuable information about their respective functions.

After a morning of engaging discussions, the group moved on to the Delores Fenwick

Nature Center. Participants explored the Parks Department and Natural Resources and

enjoyed a guided tour of the Nature Center, including several fascinating exhibits, and

introductions to the staff, followed by a lunch break.

The afternoon continued with a visit to the Freedom Drive Complex, where attendees

were given an overview of the 911 Dispatch Center and the Police Department. They

then toured the Shari D. Coleman Animal Services Center, learning about the city’s

animal welfare initiatives.

Next, the group arrived at Fire Station #4 for an overview and tour of the Fire

Department, which highlighted the important services provided to the community. The

final stop was the Service Water Treatment Plant, where participants learned about the

city’s utilities during an informative tour.

The day concluded as they returned to City Hall, allowing participants some downtime in

the Council Chambers to catch up on emails and engage in discussions. They later

enjoyed dinner with the City Council, followed by a recognition ceremony to honor their

commitment to community service.

"Pearland Day was a valuable experience for the Leadership Pearland Class of 2025,

allowing us to connect with city departments and gain a deeper understanding of the

vital services they provide to our community,” stated a representative from Leadership

Pearland. “We were thrilled to engage with city officials and leave with enhanced

knowledge of Pearland’s operations, challenges, and successes."