Cultural activist and heritage interpreter Armand Forcat i Morros (Cervera, 1929) he was the first person to be awarded the Medal of the City, which he received in a public event in the Sala de Plens de la Paeria, Sunday 17 November.
The awarding of the medal is a manifestation of municipal gratitude for a personal or collective performance·lective in favor of the city that has had a special echo or a notable repercussion in the cultural fields, artistic, scientist, economic, social, political or sports.
It is one of the honors, along with the titles of favorite child and adopted child, that the Paeria de Cervera plans to award as a sign of recognition.
In the Plenary of the past 26 of September was approved, by unanimity, award the City Medal to Armand Forcat, as a sign of recognition for his extensive career as a cultural activist, interpreter and disseminator of heritage through guided tours, articles, books…
The solemn act of delivery, which filled the Plenary Hall, went to the charge of the father in chief, Jan Pomés, and the councilors of the Municipal Council.
Jan Pomés emphasized that Armand Forcat is the first person to receive this distinction, "a recognition to highlight the cultural wealth of Cervera and for the city to believe in its tourism and heritage potential".
Armand Forces, visibly excited, he emphasized recognition for “doing my job, which I have done and continue to do very happily". He wanted to thank the Consistory, to his family, to the workers of the Tourist Reception Center (CAT), to the colleagues of the Heritage Interpreters Association, and to the former mayors and councilors of Tourism. He wanted to remember that "I inherited the appreciation for the city from my parents and brothers".
Laia Pipó also spoke, on behalf of the Cervera Heritage Interpreters Association, that together with the Bellmen and colleagues of the CAT, dedicated a few words of thanks to him for "entrusting them with the estimate for Cervera". Among other praises, emphasized that "Armand is the living history of the city".
The filla, Carme Forces, he recalled his father's career, "always working for the country, the language and especially Cervera". He highlighted Armand's vitality and thanked him for "infecting the family with his love for Cervera".
The event ended with the signing of the Book of Honor of the Paeria. It is the second time that Armand Forcat has had this privilege, since he also signed it when he was the herald of the Festa Major, in September of 2012.
The entire event can be viewed on La Paeria's YouTube channel.
It should also be noted that at the beginning there was a tolling of recognition bells, in charge of the Campaners Cultural Group of Cervera.