On September 12, 2019 the International Boundary and Water Commission celebrated the 50th anniversary of Amistad Dam, in Del Rio, Texas. Speakers from the United States and Mexico presented remarks about the dam and spoke about the importance of the relationship between our two countries. Rotarian Fred Bowers was one of four guest speakers from the United States at this special anniversary event. Fred worked for the general contractor Perini during the construction of Amistad Dam from 1965 to 1969.
He was a carpenter foreman and during his presentation he told stories about the work they did excavating to bedrock, backfilling with base material, and using blasting powder to get to the level for the hydro-electric tunnels.
Fred has been a Rotarian for 19 years. He has twice been President of the Del Rio Rotary Club and five times he was the Assistant District Governor for Rotary District 5840. He is a certified Rotary Leadership facilitator.
Fred is often relied upon how to do things in the Del Rio Rotary Club because of his extensive knowledge and experience as a Rotarian. We are fortunate to have him as a member of our club!