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Pharr recognizes library trailblazer, previews Alzheimer’s research update and public events
Summary
The commission honored Laura Saldana of the Pharr Public Library as trailblazer of the month, heard from the Alzheimer’s Association about an Oct. 4 Walk to End Alzheimer’s and a Sept. 23 research update, and heard city communications report on upcoming Avocado Festival sponsorship and other community events.
The Pharr City Commission recognized Laura Saldana of the public library as the city’s trailblazer of the month. Adelio Garcia, the library director, presented the award and noted Saldana’s six years with the library; Saldana accepted the recognition and said she appreciated the opportunity and support from her supervisors.
Representatives of the Alzheimer’s Association briefed the commission on the local Walk to End Alzheimer’s scheduled for Oct. 4 (registration at 8 a.m.; walk at 9 a.m.) and invited city staff and residents to participate. Laura Karam, chairperson for the Upper Valley walk, said the event is designed so that "if you have a loved 1 who's going through the journey of a dementia a form of dementia, they are also able to do the walk as well." The Association also announced a free Alzheimer’s research update on Sept. 23 at the DHR Edinburgh Conference Center and noted developments in treatment mentioned in the presentation.
City communications reported that Burt Ogden BMW (Burt Ogden family dealership) will be the presenting sponsor of the Avocado Festival on Oct. 11 and pledged a $25,000 sponsorship to expand the event. The communications office also recapped recent city community events — including a mental health unit outreach day and a Special Olympics fundraiser at Topgolf — and announced upcoming community activities such as a truck expo (Sept. 19), a trash-off/adopt-a-highway cleanup and a neighborhood block party.
The presentations were informational; no policy or budget decisions were taken as part of these reports.
