The Honors and Distinctions Commission approves the proposal to dedicate a street or square with a sculpture to him, which will be taken to the plenary session on May 15.
The City Council of Pájara, through the Commission of Honors and Distinctions, has approved to raise the next municipal plenary a proposal to pay tribute to the poet Andrés González Francés. All members of the commission, in which are represented the political groups of the Socialist Party, Coalición Canaria, Nueva Canarias, Together for Pájara, Municipal Assemblies of Fuerteventura and the Popular Party, have voted unanimously to initiate the file that will culminate with the naming of a street or a square with sculpture, in recognition of the cultural legacy of the author.
Andrés González Francés, born in Morro Jable in 1951, is a prominent poet majorero whose works are characterized by a constant dedication to extol the identity and values of Fuerteventura. His life and professional career includes work as a civil servant, trade unionist, councilman of the municipality of Pájara and sailor, bringing to his work an enriched and committed vision. Among his most outstanding publications are ‘Cuarenta Sentimientos’, ‘Pájara en verso’, ‘Pasiones a la Deriva’, ‘Vivencias y Pensamientos’ and ‘De Greguerías y Haikus’, in addition to a relevant narrative work and collective collaborations. In addition, there is a valuable collection of 228 unedited poems, which shows the breadth and depth of his literary legacy.
The Consistory considers that this tribute responds to a common will to recognize the figure of the poet majorero as a local cultural reference and a symbol of commitment to society. This joint decision reflects the shared sensitivity of the municipal corporation to preserve and make visible the memory of those who have contributed to the cultural, social and political development of the municipality.
