The full City today unanimously approved all groups the beginning of the procedure for the delivery of the Silver Medal and the title of Son of the Villa to D. Miguel Gallego Zapata, official historian of the town of San Javier in 1994.
The mayor of San Javier, Juan Martínez recalled that a person is "widely known by all the neighbors, who was municipal councilor, example of industry, and always ready to defend the interests of San Javier where out."
Miguel Gallego, who was born in Torre Minguez Villa in Santiago de la Ribera, 87 years ago, is the author of several local history related with titles like "San Javier. Institutions and famous people" (2002) books and "San Javier and symbols "(2001), among many others.
His interest in learning and disseminate local history is also reflected in his work as official chronicler of the Villa, a task that has been developing for 20 years with many jobs, in addition to communications made in Congress throughout Spain, where he always promoted your municipality.
A investigate his love, remember and disseminate aspects of local history in addition to the intense activity throughout his life remained in everything related to the social life of the town, participating in many associations and institutions, as well as with the parish of St. Francis Xavier, with whom he has always been committed.
Source: Ayuntamiento de San Javier