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Commission names 'McAllen Public Library Foundation' and approves advisory‑board appointments
Summary
The commission approved the name 'McAllen Public Library Foundation' for a new foundation to solicit sponsorships and scholarships, and confirmed several advisory‑board appointments and reappointments for library and community boards.
The McAllen City Commission approved naming the new foundation the "McAllen Public Library Foundation," a body staff said will pursue sponsorships and provide scholarships (staff mentioned $1,000 scholarships as an example).
Kate, representing the library, told the commission the foundation aims to secure sponsorships and scholarships for students lacking funds to attend higher education. "What we're hoping is to get sponsorships to be able to give scholarships, $1,000 scholarships or so," Kate said. Commissioners praised the library’s work and approved the recommended name.
On advisory appointments, Commissioner Samura reappointed James Collins and Christopher Davis and nominated Rick Gera; Commissioner Rios nominated Barry Patel to another board. The commission approved the full slate of reappointments and nominations by motion.
Next steps: staff will proceed with the foundation’s administrative setup and notify appointees of their confirmations.
