[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 96 (Thursday, June 5, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H2475]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       CONGRATULATING KATE HORAN

  (Ms. De La Cruz of Texas was recognized to address the House for 5 
minutes.)
  Ms. De La CRUZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the 
director of the McAllen Public Library, Kate Horan, on receiving the 
prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from the Texas Library 
Association, the highest honor a library professional can receive in 
the great State of Texas.
  This recognition is a testament to Kate's leadership, mentorship, and 
impact. Since moving to McAllen 20 years ago, Kate has been 
instrumental in transforming the library into what it is today. She 
took a vacant big-box store and grew it into the largest single-floor 
library in the United States. She 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 Public 
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.
  Kate's dedication to McAllen and the surrounding area is inspiring. 
We are grateful for her leadership and for always putting our community 
first. I congratulate her on this well-deserved honor.

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