DRAFT LAW NO. 371 /X

ELEVATION OF THE VILLAGE OF PRIOR OLD, IN THE COUNTY OF

LOURES, TO THE CATEGORY OF VILLAGE

I. Historical characterization

The first references to the place of the Prior Old (Loures ' concelho)

reassemblies to the mid-nineteenth century.

The toponym Prior Velho appears to be related to the presence of some

clergyman who there lived, thus having been at the origin of the baptism of the freguesia. Is

also in this period that begins its industrialization.

The development that occurred over the course of the entire twentieth century led to the

creation of the freguesia of Prior Velho in 1989 (by the Decree-Law No. 68/89, 25 of

August). Until that date, Prior Velho has been linked to the freguesia of Sacavém.

The Prior Old has as a patron saint of parish S. Pedro.

In terms of historical heritage, it clearly stands out the Fifth of the

Francella, with your beautiful palmet. The fifth, brazed, boasts galhards traditions

historical and architectural and is ranked as National Monument.

Heraldic

The Prior Old uses the following flag and coat of arms, as published

in the Journal of the Republic, III Series, of 04/29/1999:

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Weapons: a silver shield, a red-dented wheel between two branches of

olive tree of green, fruity of black; in chief, an ecclesiastical hat of black with

two borlas and, at tip, a cacho of gold grapes sustained by leaves of green.

Silver mural wreath of three towers. Listel white, with the caption of black, in

capital: "PRIOR OLD-LOURES". Flag of green; cords and tassels of

silver and green.

The dentate wheel symbolises the mechanical activities of the first industries to

settle in the area of the freguesia and still with some predominance in the ensemble

existing companies. The two branches of olive evoke the olive groves that punctuated the

territory of the freguesia, of which there is still some toponymy evocative of the same,

as well as, in some places still without construction, the olive trees themselves. The Hat

Ecclesiastical, evocative of the toponym "Prior Velho", in which it originate the name of the

freguesia. Finally, the grape's cacho is a reference to the wine produced on the Fifth of the

Francella.

II. Socio-economic conditions

The Prior Old is one of the 18 freighters in the county of Loures, being possible

distinguish two strands: one housing and other industrial.

Its urban growth, which enabled it to rise to the category of freguesia,

started in the mid-twentieth century, with the construction of the Airport of Portela and da

Self-Highway from the North. It was at that time that they began to set in the territory the

first industrial units and then numerous population nuclei.

Proximity to Lisbon is an important fixation factor and many companies

continue to prefer Prior Velho to their location, being, in the

industrial strand, one of the most important of the concelho. Trade plays

also a very significant role, counting the Prior Old with about 185

commercial establishments.

Das companies that are found in this freguesia it is possible to highlight some:

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 S. T. E. C-Technical Society of Equipment and Tractors

 JOCA-Metalomechanical

 EVICAR-Camion Trade

 A. C. P-Automobile Club of Portugal

 CEPRA-Professional Training Centre for Automotive Repair

 CENFIC-Centre for Vocational Training

 SIDEFARMA-Industrial Society of Pharmaceutical Expansion

 SALVADOR CAETANO

 HERTZ-Auger-Aluger

 EUROPCAR INTERNATIONAL-Lift of Automobiles

In terms cultural, sporting and social , they emphasize, among others, the

following:

 Football Club of the Prior Old Man

 Recreational and Cultural Group Priorenses

 Cultural Union Friends of the Prior Old Man

 Columbophile Society of the Prior Old Man

 Sport Group Fishermen of the Prior Old Man

 Prior Old Hunting Club and Fisheries

 Association of Reformed and Elderly Pensioners

 Root Association in Africa

The freguesia of Prior Velho has today of the following equipment collective :

 Medical Post (1)

 Medical Clinics (3)

 Pharmacies (2)

 Portuguese Red Cross (1)

 Banking Agencies (BES, BPI, BPN and BCP)

 Multibank Boxes (4)

 CTT Station

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 Market

 Football Field (Football Club of Prior Old Man)

 Sport Multipurpose Pavilion

 School of Basic Education

 Kindergarten

 IPSS-The Cantine Association of the Child

 Infantarians (1)

 Collective Public Transport ensured by CARRIS and RN

 Church of Culto

 Mortuary House

 Commercial Establishments (185)

 Industrial Zone / Companies (110)

 Social Valences secured and supported by the Junta de Freguesia-Oficina de

Support for Elderly, Social Support and Home Support

III. Geo-demographic characterization

The freguesia of Prior Velho situates the South of the Councelho of Loures, having been

created in 1989, by the Decree-Law No. 68/89 of August 25.

With an area 1.49 km to 2, Prior Velho has as delimitation the freguesias of

Camarate, Sacavém, Portela and Santa Maria dos Olivais.

The Prior Old has, at present, about 13000 inhabitants and 5100 voters

census, importing also highlighting the constant growth at the demographic level

that this freguesia has been registering.

In these terms, and in those of Law No. 11/82, of June 2, the settlement of the Prior Old

meets the conditions necessary to be elevable to the category of village.

Thus, the Deputies of the Parliamentary Group of the Socialist Party, below

signed, present, under the constitutional and regimental provisions

applicable, the following draft law:

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Single article

The settlement of the Prior Old, in the county of Loures, is elevated to the category of

village.

Assembly of the Republic, __de March 2007

The Deputy The Member

Pedro Farmhouse Irene Veloso