The president of the Chamber of Deputies explained that the re-elected mayor of Barra de São Miguel was unable to attend due to emergency surgery carried out the night before.
At the beginning of the year, the president of the Chamber of Deputies, , experienced an emotional moment when justifying the absence of his father, , at the inauguration ceremony as mayor of Barra de São Miguel, . The event, which took place on January 1st, marked the inauguration of several city halls across the country. Benedito de Lira, former senator and re-elected mayor, was unable to attend due to emergency surgery carried out the night before, on December 31st. During the ceremony, Arthur Lira explained that his father’s absence was not a choice, but a necessity imposed by health issues that required urgent surgical intervention.
The operation was successful and carried out at Arthur Ramos Hospital, allowing Benedito de Lira, aged 82, to begin a rapid recovery. Arthur Lira emphasized that his presence at the event, even without being a graduate or voter in the city, had a symbolic meaning, representing the continuity of his father’s commitment to the community, despite his physical absence. In addition to addressing his father’s health situation, Arthur Lira took the opportunity to speak with all councilors in the municipality, including those who are not part of his political group.
He committed to supporting Barra de São Miguel, offering to facilitate the arrival of resources from the federal budget to the municipality, now under the administration of his father. Arthur Lira’s term as president of the Chamber of Deputies is scheduled to end in February.
*With information from Marília Ribeiro
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