“The highest distinction”

“I discovered the news with a message from the prefect of Orne. I have reread the text three times to make sure you understand correctly. » This Saturday, January 18, 2025 in the morning, the surprise is complete for Yves Goasdoué, mayor of Flers, president of Flers Agglo and president of the National Road Safety Council.
As relayed by West Franceand decree of January 15, 2025 bearing promotion and appointment in the national order of the Legion of Honor published in the official journal, mentions the name of Yves Goasdoué.

“A great honor” for the mayor of Flers

“I don’t read the official newspaper every morning,” smiles the person concerned. “It’s something I didn’t expect, it’s fell on it a little. » What feelings does the mayor of Flers feel, a few hours after this news?

“It’s a great honor. To be honest, that does something: it’s the highest honor. A reward for the work accomplished. »

Former general councilor of Orne, former deputy of Orne, the elected official has accumulated mandates and responsibilities. Today he is rewarded for his 40 years of service“this doesn’t make me any younger…”

The essential lesson is that it obliges me even more to work and to be worthy of this distinction.

In his speech, Yves Goasdoué does not fail to emphasize the collective character of this reward. “I am happy and I share it with all the teams who accompanied and supported me,” specifies the elected official. “I have always been well surrounded, with excellent people, on the projects carried out. »

The rules for awarding the Legion of Honor

A folder had been formed some time ago. Not by the main person concerned: “we are not asking for the Legion of Honor…”, cuts Yves Goasdoué.

Indeed, it is on the proposal of a minister, after study of a file created at the request of a central administration, a prefect, an association, a political figure or a group of 'at least 50 people, that the proposition is possible.

It must then be validated by the Council of the Order of the Legion of Honorchaired by the Grand Chancellor.

“That doesn't mean I'm going to get a big head. This distinction forces me to be even more precise in my functions. »

And what’s next? “There are rules, but it will be up to me. The ceremony should take place in Flersbut I do not yet know the date,” concludes the mayor of the town of Orne.

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