The Mayor, Miguel Ángel Cámara, delivered this morning the title of Adopted Son of the city of Murcia to the reporter Carlos Valcárcel Mavor, known journalist and writer born in Cieza in 1921.
Mayor House, in an emotional speech has extolled the virtues and merits of Carlos Valcarcel, who treasures the appointment of Big Fish of the Burial of the Sardine and Official Chronicler of the City of Murcia, with other distinctions of the Fiestas de Moros y Cristianos , the Bando de la Huerta, Aurora and the Bells of the Brotherhood of Rocío de Murcia.
The Mayor explained that "I could not decide, dear friend, what would describe advantages and merits.
Why are so many and of such quality that would be unfair to single out the Don Carlos Nazareth at the expense of the master journalist, or to emphasize on your splendid career as a writer and lower unwittingly your skills as a preacher, you talk and gentle treatment, your spirit murciano pro, jocular vein that makes us so lacking these days grays or full-time, delivered to your family. "
House stressed today that "in the path of Carlos Valcarcel is obvious dedication to Murcia, his selfless work to enlarge the city and its unquestionable relevance and considered in the public, qualities and personal merits, and the services provided unequivocal love the municipality. "
The mayor added that "in his long public career, Carlos Valcárcel has belonged to the templates of various city newspapers, collaborating on issues Murcia.
His literary output also extends to the publication of numerous books on the history and customs of Murcia, with special emphasis on the history of Easter in the city.
It has also led or promoted to different groups and cultural groups, among which the Choir Murciano Fernández Caballero and Casino de Murcia, institution, enjoys the rank of senator. "
House finally explained that the life and work of Carlos Valcárcel are present "the merits, qualities and circumstances that make a creditor of the recognition of the city, a city he has loved and proclaimed with particular enthusiasm and dedication."
So, picking up the feelings of a significant number of associations and institutions, by virtue of this important link to the city of Murcia, and in order to recognize its artistic and cultural heritage, I decided to support the granting of such a high appointment. "
Source: Ayuntamiento de Murcia