The Municipality of Concordia and the Deliberative Council held the Merit Award ceremony this Tuesday at the Concordia Convention Center, recognizing the effort and dedication of the city's primary school students. This recognition, established in 1997 by Ordinance No. 29752, celebrates academic commitment and the values of camaraderie, responsibility, and perseverance in students, which are fundamental qualities for educational and personal growth.
The ceremony was led by Mayor Francisco Azcué; the vice-mayor and president of the Deliberative Council Magdalena Reta de Urquiza; council members Eliana Lagraña, Emmanuel Godoy, Verónica Del Boca, Mauricio Rey, Celeste Fuscado, Yaiza Pessolani; Undersecretary of Education Carlos Gatto, teachers, and family members of the students who received their awards.
Mayor Azcué underscored the importance of strengthening the value of merit in society: “This award ceremony is about an essential recognition that we need in this society, which is merit. For years, they tried to make us believe that merit was not important, but today, we recognize effort and work as part of a cultural and paradigm shift that our country needs to move forward.”
Likewise, the vice-mayor of Concordia and president of the Deliberative Council, Lic. Magdalena Reta de Urquiza, celebrated the presentation of this award as a symbol of freedom and personal development. “Education is what will give you freedom, wings, and the possibility to choose. I congratulate each one of you, your teachers, and your families for this achievement, which is the result of a joint effort and the taking advantage of every educational opportunity.”
For his part, Gatto highlighted in his words to the students and their families: “This merit award is very important because it recognizes in each of you your school trajectory, your responsibility, and your daily work at school. You will not forget this moment, as it celebrates very important values in each of you.” Gatto also encouraged the students to continue with the same responsibility at the secondary level and beyond, encouraging their commitment to education and their future.
This award will continue with the presentation to secondary level students next Tuesday, November 19. The Municipality of Concordia and the Honorable Deliberative Council extend sincere recognition to all the awarded students, as an encouragement to continue advancing and building a better future for them and for the city.
The ceremony was led by Mayor Francisco Azcué; the vice-mayor and president of the Deliberative Council Magdalena Reta de Urquiza; council members Eliana Lagraña, Emmanuel Godoy, Verónica Del Boca, Mauricio Rey, Celeste Fuscado, Yaiza Pessolani; Undersecretary of Education Carlos Gatto, teachers, and family members of the students who received their awards.
Mayor Azcué underscored the importance of strengthening the value of merit in society: “This award ceremony is about an essential recognition that we need in this society, which is merit. For years, they tried to make us believe that merit was not important, but today, we recognize effort and work as part of a cultural and paradigm shift that our country needs to move forward.”
Likewise, the vice-mayor of Concordia and president of the Deliberative Council, Lic. Magdalena Reta de Urquiza, celebrated the presentation of this award as a symbol of freedom and personal development. “Education is what will give you freedom, wings, and the possibility to choose. I congratulate each one of you, your teachers, and your families for this achievement, which is the result of a joint effort and the taking advantage of every educational opportunity.”
For his part, Gatto highlighted in his words to the students and their families: “This merit award is very important because it recognizes in each of you your school trajectory, your responsibility, and your daily work at school. You will not forget this moment, as it celebrates very important values in each of you.” Gatto also encouraged the students to continue with the same responsibility at the secondary level and beyond, encouraging their commitment to education and their future.
This award will continue with the presentation to secondary level students next Tuesday, November 19. The Municipality of Concordia and the Honorable Deliberative Council extend sincere recognition to all the awarded students, as an encouragement to continue advancing and building a better future for them and for the city.