«It encourages us to continue in our efforts to achieve an even better Rioja»

After 36 years of incessant dedication, the Riojan Federation of Municipalities (FRM) has entered this June 9 into the list of entities and institutions that hold the Medal of La Rioja in their hands. A distinction that, in the case of the aforementioned federation, is “an honor” and “a tribute to the tireless work and dedication of all those who have contributed to the efforts of the FRM”, which is made up of 174 municipalities. “It is a recognition of all those who worked and work every day for our towns, for making La Rioja a better place to live,” said the president of the entity, Jorge Loyo, after receiving the award from the head of the Executive. regional, Gonzalo Capellán.

Its mission has always been “to unite our municipalities, provide them with full autonomy and raise the quality of life of all Riojans, but we know that our work is far from over.” Hence, this distinction “encourages us to continue in our efforts to achieve an even better Rioja.” «We will continue working together to defend the interests of our people, to promote their development and thus build a prosperous future for all Riojans. This medal fills us with energy to continue defending the importance of the municipalities, for which we will continue fighting to provide them with the necessary resources,” highlighted the mayor of Anguciana before adding that they will also continue to collaborate with the regional Executive “to build a fairer and more prosperous autonomous community.

During his intervention in the Main Refectory of the Yuso Monastery, Loyo, in addition to reviewing the composition and services provided by the FRM, has also extended his “most sincere gratitude” to the set of the “four fundamental pillars” without which In his opinion, it would not have been possible to receive this award. For this reason, he thanked, first of all, “the trust, support and unwavering collaboration” of all the mayors and councilors of the region, with whom “we have worked to strengthen municipalism, to defend the interests of our people and for offering citizens the best possible public service. His dedication during these 36 years, he has highlighted, “laid the foundations on which we continue to build our community.”

Loyo also had words of recognition for each of the city council workers for the “crucial” role they play “in the daily functioning of our institutions.” Above all, because their work, “often silent but always essential, is fundamental to the life of our people.” He has also extended his gratitude to the FRM employees, whom he recognized for their dedication, commitment and professionalism. After these words, he wanted to address his loved ones and the relatives of “all those who work for our municipalities.” Ultimately, he expressed his “deepest gratitude” to the regional Executive “for the continuous and firm support for the federation.” “Together we build a promising future for La Rioja and its municipalities,” he said.

«Our people cannot be forgotten

For this reason, he has placed special emphasis on the fact that the people “cannot be forgotten.” “They are the heart of La Rioja, the guardians of our customs and traditions, and the place where many of us find our roots,” he noted before adding that “keeping these towns alive is not only a matter of social justice, but also to preserve our identity and ensure the future of our land. The work at the service of municipalities is a vocation, a dedication to building from the base, to working closely with citizens, to listening to their needs and striving to solve their problems. “It is a commitment to the progress and well-being of our people.”