Jodey Arrington: “West Texas is the breadbasket and energy basin of the United States of America. Our producers feed, clothe, and fuel…”

“West Texas is the breadbasket and energy basin of the United States of America. Our producers feed, clothe, and fuel this great Nation--and not with just conventional fuels, Mr. Speaker. Texas is, by far, the largest producer of wind energy in the Nation. This is not only good for rural economies, but it also diversifies our energy production, and helps support our Nation's energy independence for future generations. Today, I would like to recognize one of our outstanding west Texas wind energy developers, Tri Global Energy, and its CEO and good friend, John B. Billingsley, as they celebrate their 10th anniversary this year. I commend Tri Global for their excellence in renewable energy over the past decade, and I wish them the very best success in the decades to come. ____________________”