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tenure, he created a path for downtown redevelopment
                                                                 by creating the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone
                                                                 (TIRZ).  He worked with others in the community to
                                                                 build a downtown ballpark and helped secure funds
                                                                 to repair roads through a public vote bond issue.  He
                                                                 was instrumental in enlisting volunteers to clean graffiti
                                                                 from walls and clean up trash city wide. And he helped
                                                                 initiate the creation of a real loop by TxDOT.
                                                                 Paul still carries deep emotion and concern for those
                                                                 lives he touched in the war. While reluctant to talk about
                                                                 it, he is committed to speaking to students and other
                                                                 groups about Vietnam because he recognizes the need to
                                                                 honor everyone who served in the Vietnam War,
                                                                 especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice.


                                                                   Writer’s note:  While each story I had a part in was
          large insurance company until she had children. Daniel   life changing for me, none impacted me more than
          and Amy and their families live in the Denver area.
                                                                   my interview with Paul Harpole.  During our visit,
          Paul served on the Amarillo City Council from 2007-      Paul’s passion for service to his country and his
          2009 and returned as Mayor from 2011-2017.  During his   community was revealed throughout his stories.







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