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The Mayor, Miguel Angel House, accompanied by the Councillor for Social Welfare, Maruja Pelegrin, presided this afternoon the 11 largest tribute to the Municipality of Murcia who have distinguished themselves, throughout their lives, for delivery to the City and its citizens.
The event, which took place in the Romea Theatre, has brought together hundreds of family and friends.
House has stressed in all its "determination, effort, dedication. And affection, commitment and solidarity," while stressing that "we are gathered here for, publicly recognize his merits for the benefit of the whole community and distinguish them by treasuring real lives dedicated to improving society from different aspects, environments and occupations ".
The first winners condenses in his person all the traditionalism of our garden, which has devoted his entire life, sometimes extolling between us and others throughout the world.
This is Antonio Aviles Soriano, born in Santiago el Mayor.
Since 1980, when his beloved Peña La Breva was founded, the life of Antonio Aviles has been linked to value our cultural, folkloric and ethnographic heritage, as well as President of the Federation of Peñas vegetable garden since 1995 . Figure among its main achievements having achieved the Bando de la Huerta is declared of International Tourist Interest.
As an example of absolute surrender, as stressed Chamber, are the religious of the Congregation of Little Sisters of the Poor who settled in the city in 1878, standing at a rented house in El Malecón, up to 30 elderly.
Then would go through Santa Eulalia until the asylum was built in Portillo de San Antonio, which lasted until 1974 when they moved to Bacons Bridge.
Like any home run by the congregation, it is a non-profit objective.
It works thanks to the wonderful help of Providence, thanks to the contribution of donations from benefactors who support our work, manifests and also thanks to fraternal sharing that is in the congregation, where the most favored holiday help it are less.
Another of the winners were Juan Antonio Muñoz Garre, recognized belenista.
D. Juan Antonio has over 4000 figures which represents one of the most cherished events in history, such as the birth of Jesus.
Without abandoning the world of the cribs, Murcia also recognizes another son who has given his efforts to this noble craft arrived.
This is Luis Martínez Jimeno, son of James and family orchard where Christmas Zaraíche lived as a single in Murcia we do.
And that remote fondness for riding the crib became a whole way of life.
Because D. Luis brought together thousands of pieces of high artistic quality.
For several months a year, and for many years, our dear friend made a spectacular Bethlehem in the Prince of Asturias Avenue, which is joy and delight to all who love our traditions.
The next winner, Ms. Mª Teresa Palacín Tortosa, though born in Paris, we can consider Murcia as any since has lived among us for some many years.
He has also done great things for Murcia as founding president of the Association of Relatives of Alzheimer Region of Murcia (Afamur).
Since 1993, this institution is responsible for helping patients and their families with a more direct intervention, geriatricians, nurses, psychologists, social workers, all working voluntarily with the organization of courses volunteer agreements with institutions public and few mechanisms and initiatives have been necessary.
Although not born in Murcia, Doña Alicia Muñoz Cortés soon imbuing Murcia to stay forever.
Even he graduated in chemistry from the University.
Established his family, Sánchez-Campillo, in the Santa Maria de Gracia, Dona Alicia begin to advance social action of this section to the extent of being recognized and loved by all.
She must, for example, the current offices anticipate job search when you created those aimed libretillas where job offers and demands to enable all families could ganarase their livelihood with dignity.
Murciana with deep Christian roots, in the parish community and the Jesuits of Fontana, Dona Alicia is also a benchmark of Scouting as a way to encourage young people to grow up in a healthy environment with strong values.
Reason to announce this afternoon the strongest Murcia tribute to him.
Another trajectories awarded this evening is that developed by D. Ignacio Martínez Cascales.
In 1981 he was one of the founders of the Rock Huertana Paprika, which belonged to his policy for several years.
Throughout his life he has been a member of the Brotherhood of the Holy Christ of Health Espinardo, belonging to your policy over the past 40 years and held the position of Vice President.
He was also founder of AMPA San Jose College in 1986, remaining in its management for over 20 years.
In 1988 he was part of the group that founded the Peña Huertana The Stonechat.
On many occasions, he was part of the various committees in Espinardo Party have become.
In addition to these positions, he has always been serving associations, groups and citizens who have asked collaboration.
If Ignacio has devoted his life to spice things from our garden, no less momentum demonstrated in these LIDES D. Francisco Fernández Egea, affectionately known to all as Frasquito.
Always keen to defend our culture and tradition, known is the love that has always to publicize, in various media, the vast legacy that holds our Murcia.
And no less affection continues to demonstrate from L'Ajuntaera association, known to all and faithful defender of the Murcia language.
If there is anyone bound to work for the Greater Municipality is the next honoree, D. Simon Párraga Martínez.
Since 1997 in the Far be responsible for chairing the Senior Center of Rincon de Seca his dedication has been fruitful, absolute and continuous.
Therefore deserved the custom to become secretary of the Federation of Senior Centers, where he became president in 2006. And from there continues to drive many initiatives to improve the quality of life of older Murcia, which shows good make and dedication put in all initiatives undertaken.
No less dedication, of course, has been his life story the next honoree, D. José Antonio Garre Tomas.
Because this neighbor Carmen made during his long working life such dedication in their work not in vain is known as the Master Garre.
Master Barber for half a century.
And if that noble work was not enough to acquire a fair fame, has also been active in Murcia Nazarene Brotherhood of the Holy Sepulchre, next to the Virgen de la Soledad, and Palm Sunday in Hope.
Not forgetting that their murcianos loves have also been distributed as pro sardinero in Ceres Group, and even as a manager of Club Real Murcia between 1979 and 1984.
The last of the honored this afternoon was Doña Dolores Reyes Navarro, Lola Reyes.
Always willing to work selflessly for the City, either in the unique Moors and Christians, where he became and remains an essential pillar.
Or in organizing the Christmas celebrations, where his exquisite taste has been clear for many years.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Murcia
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