On the historic grounds of Naranjal de Pereda, the commemorative acts for the 192nd anniversary of the founding of Concordia were held this Wednesday, November 29. Mayor Enrique Cresto and mayor-elect Francisco Azcue led the main ceremony, together with government authorities and security forces, council members, representatives of different institutions, and special guests.
On this occasion, Cresto and Azcue - who are currently going through the process of changing authorities in the local government - agreed on a message of unity, joint construction, defense of the interests of Concordia, and democratic consolidation.
“It is a very emotional commemoration for me and for our management team, because it is the last anniversary of Concordia that we celebrate at the head of the municipality,” said Cresto.
“It is also a moment to reflect on everything we achieved together in these eight years of progress and shared achievements, renewing the commitment to continue working for Concordia from the provincial legislature and from whatever position we may hold, because we are deeply motivated by the love for our city and the desire to make Concordia great, as the men and women who founded it dreamed,” stated the Mayor.
“When I began my administration, I said that I was putting on the Concordia jersey and that I was going to work on building consensus to overcome adversities together and make the public works and policies that Concordia needed to strengthen its transformation a reality. Today, when we look back, we can say with pride that together we did a lot and that we changed the lives of thousands of Concordia families,” he remarked.
“Of course, we also recognize that there is still much to be done, but we are sure that future administrations can rely on what has been done in all these years to continue advancing. That will be our legacy, a city in motion, with an orderly municipality, with institutions that participate in decisions, and with teamwork as the best tool to move forward,” argued the Mayor.
“We are very happy that Francisco has come with the current council members and also with the elected council members and legislators to leave his message on this anniversary, because we are working with him and his team to make an orderly transition, accompanying the new administration with the experience and learning of these years and prioritizing institutional and democratic quality above all else. In this framework, sharing these acts together also gives a positive signal to the people of Concordia, much closer to maturity and responsibility than to the divide and confrontations, which is what people expect from political leadership at this stage,” remarked the mayor.
Azcué, for his part, expressed: “we are grateful to the current administration for this invitation and very excited to share this celebration with all the people of Concordia.”
For the mayor-elect, “this is a moment to reflect, to think about where we come from, who we are, and what makes up the essence of our identity and values. That is what we vindicate on these dates, to strengthen unity and strengthen Concordia in the search for new paths to advance and grow,” he added.
“It is very important that from the responsibilities that each one has, we can carry out this transition with great responsibility, with great commitment to Concordia, which is what calls us all to give the best of each one,” he remarked.
“What is coming is a stage of work, of order, but it is also the time for unity. I believe that societies that understand that the path is consensus and dialogue are the ones that will be successful. Those who continue on the path of the divide, on the path of fights, insults, and attacks, will have many difficulties. That is why our city and our history demand a path of unity that we, the people of Concordia, beyond political ideologies and different opinions, will build together,” expressed Azcué.
RECOGNITIONS AND HISTORICAL REVIEW
In this commemorative act, the Historical Heritage Advisory Council and the Architects' Association of Entre Ríos presented individual recognitions to Mayor Enrique Cresto, the Secretary of Urban Development, Mireya López Bernis, and the management teams for the public policies of planning, territorial ordering, recovery and enhancement of public spaces, defense of historical and architectural heritage, and citizen participation carried out by the local government during Cresto's two terms.
For his part, historian Heriberto Pezzarini spoke about the main aspects of the foundational stages and reflected on the importance of disseminating the history and achievements reached by the people of Concordia over the years, mainly as “a guide of values, identity, and sense of belonging for the youth and future generations,” maintained the prestigious teacher.
The artistic and cultural nuance of the commemoration was provided by concert performers Augusto Ayala and Pamela Padilla; the Music Band of the Tank Regiment VI “Blandengues” and the municipal folk ballet "Renovando Sueños".
On this occasion, Cresto and Azcue - who are currently going through the process of changing authorities in the local government - agreed on a message of unity, joint construction, defense of the interests of Concordia, and democratic consolidation.
“It is a very emotional commemoration for me and for our management team, because it is the last anniversary of Concordia that we celebrate at the head of the municipality,” said Cresto.
“It is also a moment to reflect on everything we achieved together in these eight years of progress and shared achievements, renewing the commitment to continue working for Concordia from the provincial legislature and from whatever position we may hold, because we are deeply motivated by the love for our city and the desire to make Concordia great, as the men and women who founded it dreamed,” stated the Mayor.
“When I began my administration, I said that I was putting on the Concordia jersey and that I was going to work on building consensus to overcome adversities together and make the public works and policies that Concordia needed to strengthen its transformation a reality. Today, when we look back, we can say with pride that together we did a lot and that we changed the lives of thousands of Concordia families,” he remarked.
“Of course, we also recognize that there is still much to be done, but we are sure that future administrations can rely on what has been done in all these years to continue advancing. That will be our legacy, a city in motion, with an orderly municipality, with institutions that participate in decisions, and with teamwork as the best tool to move forward,” argued the Mayor.
“We are very happy that Francisco has come with the current council members and also with the elected council members and legislators to leave his message on this anniversary, because we are working with him and his team to make an orderly transition, accompanying the new administration with the experience and learning of these years and prioritizing institutional and democratic quality above all else. In this framework, sharing these acts together also gives a positive signal to the people of Concordia, much closer to maturity and responsibility than to the divide and confrontations, which is what people expect from political leadership at this stage,” remarked the mayor.
Azcué, for his part, expressed: “we are grateful to the current administration for this invitation and very excited to share this celebration with all the people of Concordia.”
For the mayor-elect, “this is a moment to reflect, to think about where we come from, who we are, and what makes up the essence of our identity and values. That is what we vindicate on these dates, to strengthen unity and strengthen Concordia in the search for new paths to advance and grow,” he added.
“It is very important that from the responsibilities that each one has, we can carry out this transition with great responsibility, with great commitment to Concordia, which is what calls us all to give the best of each one,” he remarked.
“What is coming is a stage of work, of order, but it is also the time for unity. I believe that societies that understand that the path is consensus and dialogue are the ones that will be successful. Those who continue on the path of the divide, on the path of fights, insults, and attacks, will have many difficulties. That is why our city and our history demand a path of unity that we, the people of Concordia, beyond political ideologies and different opinions, will build together,” expressed Azcué.
RECOGNITIONS AND HISTORICAL REVIEW
In this commemorative act, the Historical Heritage Advisory Council and the Architects' Association of Entre Ríos presented individual recognitions to Mayor Enrique Cresto, the Secretary of Urban Development, Mireya López Bernis, and the management teams for the public policies of planning, territorial ordering, recovery and enhancement of public spaces, defense of historical and architectural heritage, and citizen participation carried out by the local government during Cresto's two terms.
For his part, historian Heriberto Pezzarini spoke about the main aspects of the foundational stages and reflected on the importance of disseminating the history and achievements reached by the people of Concordia over the years, mainly as “a guide of values, identity, and sense of belonging for the youth and future generations,” maintained the prestigious teacher.
The artistic and cultural nuance of the commemoration was provided by concert performers Augusto Ayala and Pamela Padilla; the Music Band of the Tank Regiment VI “Blandengues” and the municipal folk ballet "Renovando Sueños".