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Mattie Parker: “When we start turning dirt on the canals and the channel and…”

Featuring: Mattie Parker, Republican | Mayor of Fort Worth, Texas

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Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker on the legacy of U.S. Rep. Kay Granger

Published | Video Starts at 07:03

And Kay was tenacious to support that project and see the vision through for Fort Worth. And it would not be in this position today without K. Granger. And ultimately, When we start turning dirt on the canals and the channel and move forward on big development, it will only be because of K. Granger's tenacity to make sure that project happened. Last question. The fact that she was the first Republican woman to chair House Appropriations. It is a big deal, especially that committee. Talk to me about that. (07:03–07:13)

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Asserts that K. Granger's efforts are the reason for the development of canals and channels.

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