A tribute to a visionary mayor
Vic City Council has awarded the city’s gold medal to Ramon Montanyà, the first democratically elected mayor. The event, which took place in the Sala de la Columna, was emotional and was attended by several authorities who shared anecdotes and memories about Montanyà (https://www.softcatala.org/resum-de- texts-in-Catalan/).
A leader committed to democracy
Ramon Montanyà was one of the promoters of the Hospital Consortium during his term as mayor of Vic. He fought tirelessly for democracy and was recognized for his persuasion and ability to reach agreements with the Spanish government.
An artist with a unique strength
In addition to his dedication to politics, Montanyà also stood out as a painter. His paintings are characterized by their strength and expressiveness, and have been recognized by art critics such as Daniel Giralt-Miracle.
A man rooted in his land
Ramon Montanyà was always committed to his city and his town. He fought to improve Vic and was a champion of community roots and identity. The mayor of Vic, Josep Maria Vila d’Abadal, highlighted this dedication in his closing speech of the event (https://www.softcatala.org/resum-de-textos-en-catala/).