In a day marked by a strong emotional imprint and unanimous recognition of community work, the Deliberative Council of the city of Concordia held its fifteenth ordinary session of the 2026 legislative period this Thursday, June 11.
The session was chaired by the 1st Vice President of the body, Dr. Felipe Sastre, and was attended by nine councilors, reaching the regulatory quorum to address a varied agenda of administrative case files linked to citizen interest, historical tributes, and prominent local distinctions.
Unanimous support and tribute to press workers
Within the framework of the month in which Journalist's Day is commemorated, the chamber became the appropriate setting to vindicate freedom of expression and the commitment of local communicators. At the instance of a resolution project promoted by the bloc Together for Entre Ríos, the legislative body unanimously approved to declare of Municipal Interest the work of the media professionals of Concordia.
The councilors agreed to describe journalistic activity as a fundamental pillar to guarantee the right to truthful, timely, and public information, acting as an indispensable link between institutional spheres and civil society.
During the course of the day, explicit recognition was granted and copies of the official document were delivered to seven renowned press workers with careers in print, radio, television, and digital media:
Special distinctions in culture and journalism
At the same time, on the initiative of councilor Claudia Villalba, the local parliament declared "Outstanding Personality of Culture and Journalism" two endearing figures of Concordia communication:
Martín Guillermo Labella was declared "Outstanding Personality" of the city
The sports field also had its peak moment with the distinction of coach Martín Guillermo Labella as "Outstanding Personality" of Concordia, under the guidelines of Ordinance No. 38,537. The project was promoted jointly by councilors Silvina Ovelar and Felipe Sastre.
Labella has a career of more than 30 years in the teaching and development of tennis. Having started at the Club Atlético Libertad, and after stints at institutions of national standing such as Racing Club de Avellaneda, he consolidated in Concordia one of the most important training and competition schools in the province of Entre Ríos, projecting local tennis players to national rankings, South American tournaments, and ITF Junior.
Likewise, the impact of his project “More than Tennis”, which uses sport as a tool for containment and integral development for children and young people, was valued. The distinction coincides with his current professional call to continue his career in the Italian Republic. Labella received a Diploma of Honor and the resolution of the body as the finishing touch to an indelible community work.
Impulse to the 3rd Student Race
Regarding education and sports, the project by councilor Claudia Villalba to declare of Municipal, Educational and Sports Interest the 3rd 2.5 km Student Race.
This event, organized by Escuela Secundaria Nº 32 “Osvaldo Magnasco”, will take place next June 16th starting at 1:00 PM. The athletic circuit will run through the streets of said neighborhood and will bring together the participation of various educational communities in the area, such as:
The fifteenth session also gave rise to two important institutional commemorations by council members from the different blocs:
San Antonio de Padua, Patron Saint of Concordia
Council member Mauricio Rey commemorated the proximity of June 13th, the feast day of the city's Patron Saint. During his speech, he recalled that in 1832, priest Mariano del Castillo designated Saint Anthony to be in charge of the first chapel of the nascent town. The validity of Decree Nº 624/79 was highlighted, which establishes said date as a permanent non-working day for the urban area.
Resident Day and Community Work
For his part, council member Emmanuel Godoy took the floor to recall the celebration of Resident Day, coinciding with this Thursday's date. The council member praised the solidarity and selfless work of the neighborhood leaders in coordination with the Municipality. In his historical review, he evoked the Almirante Brown neighborhood as the pioneer in forming the first neighborhood commission of the city on May 25, 1958, under the neighborhood presidency of Luis Nanio.
The session was chaired by the 1st Vice President of the body, Dr. Felipe Sastre, and was attended by nine councilors, reaching the regulatory quorum to address a varied agenda of administrative case files linked to citizen interest, historical tributes, and prominent local distinctions.
Unanimous support and tribute to press workers
Within the framework of the month in which Journalist's Day is commemorated, the chamber became the appropriate setting to vindicate freedom of expression and the commitment of local communicators. At the instance of a resolution project promoted by the bloc Together for Entre Ríos, the legislative body unanimously approved to declare of Municipal Interest the work of the media professionals of Concordia.
The councilors agreed to describe journalistic activity as a fundamental pillar to guarantee the right to truthful, timely, and public information, acting as an indispensable link between institutional spheres and civil society.
During the course of the day, explicit recognition was granted and copies of the official document were delivered to seven renowned press workers with careers in print, radio, television, and digital media:
- Mónica Saavedra
- Luis Merini
- Guillermo Acosta
- Maximiliano Peisojovich
- José Luis Godoy
- Pablo Benítez
- Juan Ignacio Segovia
Special distinctions in culture and journalism
At the same time, on the initiative of councilor Claudia Villalba, the local parliament declared "Outstanding Personality of Culture and Journalism" two endearing figures of Concordia communication:
José Luis Sack: Renowned announcer, researcher, and defender of the heritage of the Volga Germans. His prolific work at the head of the Civil Association of the Museum of Collectivities, his historical role in "Inmigrantes Unidos de Concordia," and his bibliographic work “More than a century of experiences of the Santa María Village”, in addition to his time at stations such as LT15 and Canal 2.
Ricardo Emilio Cañete: Popularly known and loved as "El Cordobés". The body distinguished his impeccable career in field journalism and his daily work as a field reporter on various FM stations and, in a consolidated manner since 2007, at the emblematic AM LT15. On the occasion of his recent retirement, the councilors recognized his human warmth and for being "the voice of direct events" on the streets of the city.
Martín Guillermo Labella was declared "Outstanding Personality" of the city
The sports field also had its peak moment with the distinction of coach Martín Guillermo Labella as "Outstanding Personality" of Concordia, under the guidelines of Ordinance No. 38,537. The project was promoted jointly by councilors Silvina Ovelar and Felipe Sastre.
Labella has a career of more than 30 years in the teaching and development of tennis. Having started at the Club Atlético Libertad, and after stints at institutions of national standing such as Racing Club de Avellaneda, he consolidated in Concordia one of the most important training and competition schools in the province of Entre Ríos, projecting local tennis players to national rankings, South American tournaments, and ITF Junior.
Likewise, the impact of his project “More than Tennis”, which uses sport as a tool for containment and integral development for children and young people, was valued. The distinction coincides with his current professional call to continue his career in the Italian Republic. Labella received a Diploma of Honor and the resolution of the body as the finishing touch to an indelible community work.
Impulse to the 3rd Student Race
Regarding education and sports, the project by councilor Claudia Villalba to declare of Municipal, Educational and Sports Interest the 3rd 2.5 km Student Race.
This event, organized by Escuela Secundaria Nº 32 “Osvaldo Magnasco”, will take place next June 16th starting at 1:00 PM. The athletic circuit will run through the streets of said neighborhood and will bring together the participation of various educational communities in the area, such as:
- Escuela Secundaria Nº 13 “Azahares del Ayuí” (Colonia Ayuí)
- Escuela Secundaria Nº 34 “Carlos Villamil” (El Redomón)
- Escuela Secundaria Nº 11 “Esteban Zorraquín” (Villa Zorraquín)
- Escuela Secundaria Nº 5 “Salto Grande” (La Criolla)
The fifteenth session also gave rise to two important institutional commemorations by council members from the different blocs:
San Antonio de Padua, Patron Saint of Concordia
Council member Mauricio Rey commemorated the proximity of June 13th, the feast day of the city's Patron Saint. During his speech, he recalled that in 1832, priest Mariano del Castillo designated Saint Anthony to be in charge of the first chapel of the nascent town. The validity of Decree Nº 624/79 was highlighted, which establishes said date as a permanent non-working day for the urban area.
Resident Day and Community Work
For his part, council member Emmanuel Godoy took the floor to recall the celebration of Resident Day, coinciding with this Thursday's date. The council member praised the solidarity and selfless work of the neighborhood leaders in coordination with the Municipality. In his historical review, he evoked the Almirante Brown neighborhood as the pioneer in forming the first neighborhood commission of the city on May 25, 1958, under the neighborhood presidency of Luis Nanio.