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Marco Durate Recognized for 5 Years of Dedicated Service
Valley Land Title Co. recognized Marco Duarte for 5 years of dedicated service on Friday, February 3 at the VLTC Quarterly Team Meeting. Mr. Paul Rodriguez, CEO presented Marco with a recognition plaque and a token of appreciation. Pictured are Mr. Rodriguez, Marco and Hal Free.

Congratulations Marco!!!!

VLTC Recognizes Amanda Garcia
Valley Land Title Co. recognized Amanda Garcia for 5 years of dedicated service on Tuesday, November 22 at the VLTC Thanksgiving Feast. Mr. Paul Rodriguez, CEO presented Amanda with a recognition plaque and a token of appreciation. Amanda is a Committment Typist and is located at 612 Nolana, Suite 570, McAllen.

VLTC Recognizes Belia Saenz for 5 Years of Service
Valley Land Title Co. recognized Belia Saenz for 5 years of dedicated service on Tuesday, November 22 at the VLTC Thanksgiving Feast. Mr. Paul Rodriguez, CEO presented Belia with a recognition plaque and a token of appreciation. Belia is located at 217 W. Cano St., Edinburg where she serves as Legal Assistant to In-House Attorney Jerry Canales and an Escrow Officer. Contact Belia at 956-383-2708 with all your title needs.

Valley Land Title Co. Bids Farewell to Mr. Mrs. Smith
In 1919 Ernest M. Smith established Valley Abstract Co., now known as Valley Land Title Co., one of the oldest and respected companies in Hidalgo County. Mr. Smith came to the Rio Grande Valley after serving in the infantry during World War I. He built the plant by actually copying records from the courthouse. On January 1, 1964, his son Blucher Smith took over the management of Valley Abstract... Co. Mr. Blucher Smith owned and managed the plant together with his wife, Rose Mary Smith, until 1977. The first office was located at the 100th block of South 12th and later moved to the Northwest Corner of Closner and McIntyre. Valley Land Title Co. has changed ownership and names through the years but Mr. Smith remained at Valley Land Title Co. as in-house counsel. On Friday, November 4, 2011 VLTC said Good-Bye to Mr. & Mrs. Smith with a luncheon in their honor. They are moving to San Antonio to be close to family. The management and staff will miss their presence but will forever be in our hearts!

Valley Land Title Co. Affiliate of the Year 2011
The Greater McAllen Association of Realtors recognized Valley Land Title Co. as it's Affiliate of the Year 2011 at their Annual Installation Banquet held on November 19, 2011. Valley Land Title Co. is extremely honored to receive the Affiliate of the Year award and is happy to be a part of such an invaluable organization. The Greater McAllen Association of Realtors is one of the most active organizations in the Rio Grande Valley. With a membership that boasts over 700 realtor and affiliate members, the Greater McAllen Association of Realtors continues to focus their efforts in providing the membership with the tools needed to grow their business. Pictured are Hortencia Cisneros, GMAR President; Mary Lou Henry, GMAR Past-President; Tonja Gatton; Mario Garza; Paul Rodriguez; Zulema Ochoa; Susan Valdez; Patty Galindo & Dick Henry, GMAR.

VLTC Recognizes Sonia Longoria
Valley Land Title Co. recognized Sonia Longoria for 5 years of dedicated service on Thursday, September 8 at the VLTC Quarterly Team Meeting. Sonia was presented with a recognition plaque and a token of appreciation. Sonia is located at 520 E. Nolana, Ste. 130 where she serves as the Branch Manager and Sr. Escrow Officer. Pictured: Sylvia, Monica, Sonia, Hilda, Paul Rodriguez, CEO

VLTC Recognizes 11 Employees for Dedicated Service
Valley Land Title Co. recognized 11 employees for their dedicated service on Thursday, September 8 at the VLTC Quarterly Team Meeting. Paul Rodriguez, CEO presented each of the employees with a recognition plaque and a token of appreciation. Seated are Marta Rodriguez (10), Alba McWhirter (5), Monica Garza (5), Janie Ramirez (5) and standing are Juan Pena, Paul Rodriguez, CEO, Colleen Hansen(5), Dina Leal (5), Tonja Gatton (5), Sylvia Ramos (5), Hilda Garza (5), Hal Free (5) and Alonzo Cantu. Not pictured is Sonia Longoria, (5).

GMAR Recognizes VLTC
Greater McAllen Association of Realtors recognized Valley Land Title at their annual Affliate Luncheon on August 17, 2011 at the Club at Cimarron. Pictured are Hortencia Cisneros, GMAR Presidenr Elect, Sonia Longoria, Dina Leal, Janie Marquez, Sandra Hammond, Patty Galindo, Abby Reyna, Paul Rodriguez, and Mary Lou Henry, GMAR President. Thank You Greater McAllen Association of Realtors, it was a fabulous event!

Valley Land Title Co. Donates Printers & Copiers To RGV Habitat for Humanity
Valley Land Title Co. made a generous donation of printers and copiers to the RGV Habitat for Humanity ReStore. The Habitat ReStore Warehouse sells reusable and surplus building materials, furniture, appliances and many other items to the public. The proceeds fund Habitat's house construction. The ReStore Warehouse is located at 412 Ash in McAllen (just north of the railroad tracks along Bus. 83 between 2nd and 6th street) If you have anything you don't want or need, they'll take it! They accept all types of donations except shoes and clothing. They also do free pick ups for larger furniture pieces you may not be able to bring over. Pictured are Paul R. Rodriguez, CEO, Valley Land Title Co., Myra Martinez, Executive Director, RGV Habitat for Humanity and Susan Valdez, Director of Administration, Valley Land Title Co.

Eloisa Likens Recognized
Eloisa Likens, Escrow Assistant in the Weslaco Branch was recognized for 5 years of dedicated service at VLTCs quarterly "Team Meeting". Paul R. Rodriguez, CEO presented Eloisa with a certificate and a token of appreciation. Congratulations Eloisa!

VLTC Hosts Annual Customer Appreciation Evevt
On Thursday, April 24 Valley Land Title Co. treated over 380 customers & friends to a delicious Mexican Buffet complete with great music, lots of drink and wonderful company. This annual event is hosted by the management and staff of Valley Land Title Co. to show its appreciation of their customer's and patrons without whose loyal support they could not continue the legacy of being leaders in the title insurance industry. The 5th Annual Customer Appreciation Event was held at Allysa's Acres in Mission during a beautiful cool evening. THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ATTENDED, WE APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS! Pictures of the event are posted on Valley Land Title Co. FaceBook.

VLTC Hosts an Appreciation Luncheon For Legal Assistants
Valley Land Title Co. hosted a luncheon on Friday, March 11 at Pepper's Uptown for the Upper Valley Legal Assistants in appreciation for their business. McAllen, Edinburg and Mission branches were on had to greet our guests. Thank you to all who attended!

VLTC Featured Affiliate at WCR
Valley Land Title Co. was the featured affiliate at the Women's Council of Realtors general membership luncheon on March 10th. We were extremely delighted with the great turn out. We'd like to THANK everyone who attended as well as the featured speakers, candidates for the City of McAllen Commissioners race, Jim Darling, Pepe Cabeza de Vaca and John Ingram.

VLTC BOWLS FOR TREPAC
Valley Land Title Co., participated in the GMAR TREPAC Bowling Tournament on Friday, February 25, 2011 at the Flamingo Bowl.. VLTC was represented by Alba McWhirter, Dora Flores, Dora Borrego, Monica Alvarez and Nanette Palomo. The team did not place but they had a GREAT time!!!!

VLTC Featured Affliate at Greater McAllen Association of Realtors Luncheon
WHAT A GREAT TURN-OUT we had at the GMAR General Membership lunch meeting. We'd like to THANK everyone who attended as well as the guest speaker Mr. Henry Mendiola, Border Patrol Supervisor of Public Information and his guests Irma Chapa and Eddie Bazan with the Border Patrol. Picture are front Edna Taylor; Marylou Henry; Carmen West, VLTC; Lupe Limas; Yoli Sanchez; Susan Valdez, VLTC; Betty Gaston; Hortencia Cisneros; and back row are Henry Mediola; Jerry Canales, VLTC In-House Counsel; Irma Chapa; Kay Kerr and Eddie Bazan.

Paul R. Rodriguez, CEO recognized by VLTC staff for his 5 years of dedicated service.

Rey Cuevas Recognized
Rey Cuevas (VLTC runner) was recognized for 5 years of dedicated service at VLTCs quarterly Team Meeting. Paul R. Rodriguez presented Rey with a certificate and a token of appreciation. Congratulations Rey.

VLTC-Weslaco Hosts a Pre-Valentine Luncheon
VLTC's Weslaco branch hosted a Pre-Valentine Luncheon for our Mid-Valley Legal Assistants in appreciation for their business on Friday, Feb. 11. Pictured are Eloisa, Janie, Zulema (Branch Manager) Paul (CEO) Cecilia and Tonja.

Valley Land Title Co. Welcomes New Policy Department Manager!
It is with great pleasure that we introduce a familiar face to many of you and our new Policy Dept. Manager Carmen West. Carmen joined VLTC December 2009 and has over 30 plus years in the title industry. Wishing Carmen all the best in her new position. Congratulations Carmen!

FAREWELL IMOGENE!
After 38 years of dedicated service Imogene Filkin bid farewell to Valley Land Title Co. Staff celebrated her retirement with a luncheon on Friday, January 21, 2011, where Mr. Rodriguez presented her with a token of appreciation. Although Imo will be sorely missed we wish her the best as she enjoys her well deserved retirement and as she starts a new chapter in her life. Imogene is eager to catch up on her travels; visiting long time friends, spending time in the Hill Country, catching up with the old and discovering the new and just simply “relaxing”! Wishing her love, laughter and blessings.

Meet Abby S. Reyna, Mission Branch Manager & Senior Escrow Officer
Paul R. Rodriguez, Chief Executive Officer is pleased to announce the addition of Abby S. Reyna to the Valley Land Title Co. team as Branch Manager and Senior Escrow Officer at the Mission branch located at 2121 E. Griffin Parkway, St. 16, Mission. Ms. Reyna's career in the title industry started in 1996 and over the years she has developed a client portfolio that includes some of the most respected and successful builders and developers in Hidalgo County. Ms. Reyna has also built a reputation amongst mortgage brokers and lenders who trust in her to instill confidence and an understanding of the closing process for their customers. Abby is involved in industry-related associations such as the Women's Council of Realtors, Greater McAllen Association of Realtors and the Rio Grande Valley Builders Association. Abby is active in the community including serving as a Diplomat with the Mission Chamber of Commerce. Valley Land Title Co. welcomes Abby's knowledge and experience to the company and we encourage you to call on her and her staff for all your real estate title insurance needs.

NOW AVAILABLE!
Hidalgo County Property Tax Service, Ltd. is proud to announce a new convenient and secure way to record your real estate documents. Valley E-Record is now available online at www.valleyerecord.com . This service allows you to save time and money. Valley E-Record is:

Convenient - eFile at any time, from any location with Internet access
Available 24/7 - even when the courthouse is closed, your transaction will be recorded the next business day
Confirmation - receive immediate verification of a sent transaction and a completed filing
Fee calculation - fees are automatically calculated upfront
Cost effective - eFiling streamlines the recording process and saves valuable time
Secure - eFiling meets state, national, and industry security standards

Computer Clinic
Computer support options are now available from the Computer Clinic. With over 10 years of experience the Computer Clinic can offer honest, reliable work for all of your hardware and software related needs. For service, support, and installs for your home or business please feel free to call the Computer Clinic today at 956-455-5768, or email at computerclinic@rgv.rr.com or visit us at www.computerclinicrgv.com