At the end of the day of Tour de France in Piacenzathe mayor Katia Tarasconi and the municipal administration thanked with a note all the institutions, the associations and the volunteers involved in these days, and today in particular, who with their work contributed to the great success of the Piacenza stage.
“A heartfelt thank you to all those who have worked with dedication and commitment to make this event possible. There are hundreds of people – the mayor emphasizes – who, not only today, Monday 1 July, but for months now have worked for the success of the event and the cycling race that started this morning. The Tour de France is a sporting event of global resonance, among the most important in the world, broadcast live on television from over 170 countries. Thanks to your precious contribution, thousands of tourists and hundreds of millions of spectators have had the opportunity to learn about and appreciate the architectural and artistic treasures, the landscapes and wonders of Piacenza. I would therefore like to express my most sincere thanks first of all to the many municipal employees who have truly given their souls more than one can imagine.
And this collaboration between offices is among the most important legacies of this great event: a notable test and an experience that all of us and the entire institution will treasure for the future. A special thanks goes to the Local Police officers from other municipal administrations, as well as of course all the staff of the Via Rogerio Command who worked hard with great spirit of service. I thank all the Police Forces who, with the support guaranteed by the Police Headquarters, the Provincial Command of the Carabinieri and the Guardia di Finanza, with their professionalism, promptness and competence allowed everyone to enjoy the event without worries, contributing to creating a safe and welcoming environment. I also sincerely thank the Fire Brigade, the Red Cross, Anpas, the Ausl services, the 118 operators, the many associations that made themselves available with volunteers who are always indispensable: Civil Protection, Alpini, Scouts, retired firefighters and former municipal employees.
You have worked with professionalism and dedication, demonstrating a great sense of responsibility and a strong community spirit, your contribution has been invaluable and without you the success of the event would not have been possible. Finally, thanks to the people of Piacenza, our city has experienced a historic day today and today’s success is also thanks to your patience and understanding. I hope you can share with me the satisfaction and pride of having been part of something truly special. Merci Piacenza!”
