Titerroy Square has been renamed Julián de León Tejera Square this Tuesday in honor of the well-known municipal gardener. A man loved by his neighbors and family who this afternoon received countless expressions of affection in a simple and emotional act organized by the Department of Parks and Gardens of the Arrecife City Council.
The mayor of Arrecife, Eva de Anta, recognized the work of the honoree, emphasizing that "it is a pleasure, but above all an honor, to shake Julián de León's hand and personally thank him for his dedication and love for Arrecife. Neighborhoods are built on the affection of their neighbors, cities are the result of collective effort, and their soul is the soul of those who inhabit them. If we take the generous and positive spirit of our honoree as an example, we will obtain the guarantee of moving forward on the right path."
For her part, the councilor of Parks and Gardens, Ascensión Toledo, stated that "Julián de León Tejera finally has that tribute that those who know him well have demanded so much. A humble, hardworking and family man. When he retired, the City Council itself recognized his work as an "exemplary gardener", with a plaque included. But the dedication of this man, as his neighbors have insisted with good reason, deserved something more." "That is why we are here today, good actions must be recognized, much more when those actions go beyond what is required by work," she stressed.
The tribute also included the presence of the president of the Cabildo de Lanzarote, Pedro San Ginés, who presented a bouquet of flowers to the honoree's wife, and various councilors of the Arrecife City Council who also wanted to be part of the moment.
On behalf of the family, Juan de León, Julián's son, thanked
