Mayor Parker  Click here to read the follow-up report about the luncheon. Houston Mayor Parker to address Greater 288 Partnership January 13, 2011 - Area community leaders will have the opportunity hear firsthand from Houston Mayor Annise Parker as she presents the keynote address at the Greater 288 Partnership luncheon on February 11.  The luncheon, to be held at the Hilton Garden Inn and Conference Center in Shadow Creek, will focus on the inter-related transportation issues facing Houston and Brazoria County. Greater 288 Partnership Co-founder and Chairman Kevin Cole is excited to have Parker's participation.  "Since we began this partnership nearly a year ago, I have been very pleased with the favorable response we have received from our regional county and municipal leaders," reports Cole.  "We have met with Mayor Parker to introduce her to our Partnership and our mission of coordinated regional transportation planning, and she has generously accepted our invitation to speak at our February luncheon.  We look forward to getting her firsthand input at this gathering and in the months and years to come." Mayor Parker was sworn in to her first term as mayor of Houston on January 4, 2010. She is Houston's 61st Mayor and one of only two women to hold the City's highest elected office. Parker has spent 13 years in service to the people of Houston, first as a City Council member and six years as City Controller. She is the only person in Houston history to hold the offices of council member, controller and mayor. Partnership Executive Director Gaylynn Naiser predicts a large turnout for the event, so she is encouraging early registration.  "With limited seating available, we are predicting a full house, so we suggest everyone register early," says Naiser. "Anyone, whether you are a Greater 288 Partnership member or not, can make a luncheon reservation online at our website at greater288.org." The Greater 288 Partnership continues to add new members to their growing organization. Members enjoy regular quarterly luncheons, involvement in numerous committees, and periodic workshops and seminars.