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Pharr Commission proclaims Engineers Week, names Trailblazer, and honors retiring lieutenant
Summary
The Pharr City Commission proclaimed Engineers Week and presented staff recognitions including the Trailblazer award to GIS technician Naya Coronado Sarate and a 40-year retirement recognition for Lieutenant Esteban Gonzalez Jr.; Farm Memorial Library received a statewide excellence award.
The Pharr City Commission opened its meeting with proclamations and staff recognitions, proclaiming the week of Feb. 22–28, 2026 as Engineers Week and thanking municipal and partner engineers for their work.
Patricia Longoria, introduced in the meeting as the city engineer, invited staff from local firms and noted that this week highlights engineers' roles in public infrastructure and safety. Commissioner Bobby Carrillo read the proclamation and praised municipal and supporting engineers for helping the city meet technical challenges.
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