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News from Around Banderas Bay | September 2007
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Reception for U.S. Consulate Vallarta's New Facility Bob Cohen - PVNN
| The Consulate is officially open. Cutting the ribbon from left to right are Kelly Trainor, Graziano Sovernigo, Jaime Cuevas, Edward Ramotowski and Marylin Trainor (Kelly's Mom.) |
| Consulate General of Guadalajara Edward Ramotowski commends the work of the Vallarta consulate during his introductory talk. |
| Ney Gonzalez, the Governor of Nayarit with Kelly Trainor. |
| Jaime Cuevas, the Mayor of Bahia de Banderas with Kelly Trainor. |
| Edward Ramotowski with Vallarta Today editor Wayne McLeod. |
| The new seal for the new consulate at Paradise Mall, second floor, Suite L-7. | The U.S. Consular Agency Vallarta held a lavish ribbon cutting ceremony and reception on Friday, September 21st at its new facility in the Paradise Plaza Mall in Nuevo Vallarta.
Edward J. Ramotowski, the Consul General of Guadalajara for the United States, was the guest of honor and called for local dignitaries, press, businesses and interested parties to attend the new official opening.
Ramotowski was complimentary of the work that the Kelly Trainor led team has done and continues to do as more U.S. citizens are moving to the Puerto Vallarta and Bahia de Banderas area; many part time residents and many full time.
In a well prepared speech in Spanish he also thanked Paradise Village owner Graziano Sovernigo for the active participation of the resort and local Mexican government officials, as well his own staff in Guadalajara.
The Consul General congratulated Kelly Trainor, celebrating her 10th year of service with the agency in Vallarta. Her staff consists of three; Jackie Guerrero who has been of service for 25 years, Hector Aguirre, six years, and John Palmerin with one year serving at the Consul.
Ney Gonzalez, the Governor of Nayarit, was next to speak at the ceremony, followed by the Mayor of the Bahia de Banderas, Jaime Cuevas. The two government officials shared their gratitude for the ability to be able to work closely with the U.S. Consulate.
The large crowd enjoyed live music during the reception as well as superb food and drinks.
The official address of the new U.S. Consulate address is:
Agencia Consular de los Estados Unidos Paradise Plaza Paseo de los Cocoteros 85 Sur Local L-7 2do. Piso Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit, Mex. 63732
The telephone numbers are (322) 223-3301 or (322) 222-0069, and the fax number is (322) 223-0074. Hours open to the public are Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm and general hours are 8:30 am - 4:00 pm.
Emails can be sent to: Kelly Trainor - consularagentpvr@prodigy.net.mx
In case of an emergency after hours, the Guadalajara Consulate can be reached at 01 (333) 268-2145. |
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