MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — U.S. Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz on Thursday honored McAllen Public Library librarian Kate Horan.

De La Cruz delivered formal remarks from the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to recognize Horan for receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Texas Library Association.

"She [Horan] instituted award-winning programs, like the South Texas Book Festival, championed bilingual initiatives, and expanded library resources. Kate has made the library more than just books. The McAllen Library hosts programs vital to our community, such as providing free lunches for students and job fairs to help connect South Texans with new employment opportunities."

De La Cruz added that Horan's visionary leadership has transformed the McAllen Public Library

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