In the framework of the twenty-sixth ordinary session held this Thursday, September 17, the Deliberative Council of Concordia addressed an agenda focused on community identity and public health awareness. The legislative session was presided over by the vice-mayor and head of the body, Licentiate Magdalena Reta de Urquiza.
Regarding the legislative development, Reta de Urquiza highlighted the continuity of the urban nomenclature program in the city. In this regard, the councilors unanimously approved naming the public thoroughfare with code 1561, located in the Villa Zorraquín neighborhood, after the veteran Roberto Alejo Baiz. The designated route extends from Monseñor Rösch towards the west, between Mauricio Furman and La Delfina streets. The initiative, proposed by the "Malvinas" War Veterans Center of Concordia and promoted by councilor Emmanuel Godoy, was validated by the Permanent Commission on Urban Nomenclature to pay tribute to the Air Force veteran who passed away in 2019.
Supporting local economic development, the deliberative body authorized the extended hours requested by a commercial establishment in the area in order to provide greater operational flexibility to the private sector. Likewise, the councilors approved a Communication Minute presented by the Más para Entre Ríos bloc to respond to a resident and commercial complaint in the downtown area. The request asks the Executive Department to carry out works for the expansion and adaptation of the corner at the intersection of Urquiza and 1° de Mayo streets, seeking to optimize visibility and provide greater safety for vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
Regarding social and sports resolutions, the Council declared of Municipal Interest the 1st Binational Suicide Prevention Seminar, to be held next Saturday, September 19, at the Concordia Convention Center under the slogan "Weaving networks, saving lives: a commitment without borders." The event, focused on early detection and community support, is organized jointly by the Directorate of Social Strengthening Policies of Concordia and the Health and Hygiene Area of Salto, with the support of the consulates of both countries and the Mixed Technical Commission of Salto Grande.
On the other hand, the "75th Anniversary Marathon" of the Professional Council of Economic Sciences of Entre Ríos was also declared of Municipal and Sports Interest, an athletic race of 4 and 8 kilometers scheduled for September 27 at 9:00 a.m. starting from the headquarters at 879 Pellegrini St.
During the section dedicated to recognitions and tributes, the chamber commemorated Teacher's Day. Councilors Mauricio Rey and Javier Aguilar dedicated allusive words to the educational community and highlighted the figure of José Manuel Estrada on the anniversary of his death.
At the same time, councilor Yaiza Pessolani Bechet promoted an institutional recognition for the 35° anniversary of the active corps of Volunteer Firefighters of Concordia, highlighting the courage, dedication, and preventive work provided since its creation in 1991.
For his part, councilor Pablo Bovino commemorated Argentine Boxer's Day, celebrated on September 14 in allusion to the historic match of Luis Ángel Firpo in 1923, emphasizing the social and inclusion function that this discipline fulfills in the neighborhoods.
Finally, councilor Claudia Villalba commemorated a new anniversary of "The Night of the Pencils", calling to keep the collective memory alive for the victims of 1976 and to reinforce institutional support for the young people of United Concordia Students in their current projects. The speech concluded with a minute of silence in the chamber.