As we enter 2021, it has never been more relevant and important for those of us in office across this state. I've come to think of the AHMO network as one very large, best in class association. A team that provides opportunities to learn, teach, mentor, and share top quality advice. A team that enables us to advocate, brainstorm, give back to our communities, meet, network and socialize with friends and colleagues all over the state.
The changes around us—whether social, political, technological, scientific, economic or otherwise—require that we help each other navigate through new and increasingly complex landscapes, which profoundly impact the cities and counties for which we work and live. Our terrific AHMO community of professionals, including all our sponsors, is a network on which I have become increasingly reliant when facing these new challenges and opportunities.
Although the pandemic has limited what we can do, I'm proud of our successes over the last year, particularly in providing for continued opportunities for meaningful engagement of our members and sponsors during TML. In the year ahead, we will continue these initiatives, as well as adding programming designed for the different stages of your career, virtual programming, and events held in collaboration with other associations in our state.
Thank you members for your continued participation and enthusiasm in our professional community, and sponsors for your incredible support and advice. Finally, I'd like to Wish you a good and successful 2021, and looking forward to seeing you soon.
-Marissa Ximenez, President of AHMO
City of Floresville
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