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San Antonio council proclaims Second Chance Month, celebrates libraries and Texas Biomed

San Antonio City Council · April 16, 2026
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At its April 16 meeting the council honored Texas Biomedical Research Institute’s 85th anniversary, declared National Library Week, and proclaimed April as Second Chance Month; speakers emphasized workforce, reentry services and library programming.

San Antonio — The City Council used the April 16 meeting to recognize local institutions and programs that serve the community, issuing proclamations and hearing testimonials from nonprofit partners and employers.

Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones read congratulations to the Texas Biomedical Research Institute on its 85th anniversary; Dr. Schlesinger told the council the institute will continue to prioritize talent and partnerships with UTSA and local research institutions. "Going forward, we're gonna continue to focus on talent. That's number one," Dr. Schlesinger said.

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