León (EFE).- The two astronauts from León selected by the European Space Agency, Pablo Álvarez and Sara García, will be honored with the title of favorite children of the city on March 20, as institutional recognition and for their contribution to the city promotion.
The event, which will be chaired by the mayor, José Antonio Diez, in the Ciudad de León Auditorium, will be attended by representatives of schools, institutes and the University of León.
They intend it to be a tribute from the entire city to the two young astronauts from León, as reported by municipal sources on Wednesday.
On November 23, 2022, the European Space Agency (ESA) made public the names of the members of its new group of astronauts.
More than 22,500 European applicants participated.
scientific background
The City Council highlights that their election has taken place among thousands of candidates after a demanding selection process in which their personal CVs, training and response to the tests carried out were taken into account.
This has meant that during this period León has been talked about “in all the international media”, and “they have valued the training received in his hometown, his talent, work and dedication”.
In addition, he emphasizes that his scientific training fits with one of the essential sectors for the city of León.
The Technology-Based Companies building –known as the Eras de Renueva Red Building‒ and the new building that will be erected on the adjacent plot will bear his name as the Pablo Álvarez and Sara García Technology-Based Companies Complex.
The proposal to grant the title of Favorite Sons of the City of León was unanimously ratified in the Finance Commission held on February 27 and will be taken to the plenary session this Friday, March 4. EFE
