Ehren ring for Axel Wintermeyer: High award in Hofheim!

Ehren ring for Axel Wintermeyer: High award in Hofheim!

On Sunday it was said in the city museum in Hofheim: honor who is desired! Axel Wintermeyer, Minister of State, A.D., was awarded the city of Hofheim in gold in a festive framework. A remarkable honor, because in the past 40 years only 27 people were honored with this prestigious ring. In addition to Wintermeyer, only Wolfgang Sittig and Gudrun Kemmann are currently wearing this special sign of appreciation.

Wintermeyer, who has been a member of the city council for an incredible 44 years, has not only acquired great services to Hofheim not only in his political career, as a member of the state parliament and the state minister, but also with his voluntary work. At the award ceremony, Justice Minister Christian Heinz held the laudation and paid tribute to the numerous contributions from Wintermeyer for the city. Mayor Christian Vogt put it in a nutshell when he quoted Gudrun Kemmann's words about the urban commitment, which often remains unnoticed, but made a big difference.

honors for other personalities

But not only Wintermeyer was the focus of the celebrations. Wolfgang Exner and Alexander Kurz were also honored as the city elder. Exner has been involved in local politics since 2001 and was the first city council from 2006 to 2023, while Kurz was a member of the city council until his move in autumn 2023. In addition, some committed citizens received further awards for their outstanding voluntary work.

• yun Kyoung Brandt received the badge of honor in gold as founding chair of the Bridge Club Main-Taunus, which she co-founded in 1999 and shaped for many years.
• Rebecca Gerstberger was honored with the bronze badge of honor for their indispensable contribution to the foundation and the growth of the dance sports department in TV Lorsbach. The planned TSA dance sports gala will take place for the 20th time in 2024.

Sincerely praise also received Gerda Heufelder, who was awarded 92 years for her decades of commitment to older people. Her empathetic nature and commitment to a self -determined life for seniors are tireless. For example, she campaigned for the barrier -free connection between the city center and the Hochfeld by an elevator at the Hofheim train station, which was inaugurated in 2012. Heufelder was active in the local advisory board from 1989 to 2006 and remained advisory for the senior citizens' union for a long time after its term.

Mayor Christian Vogt emphasized Heufelder's extraordinary commitment, which was recognized in 2001 with the honorary letter from the State of Hesse. The medal of merit donated by the Federal President was awarded for special services to the Federal Republic of Germany and testifies to the high appreciation of the work.

a musical highlight

The ring of honor and the awards are a strong sign of the achievements of the honored and encouraging future generations to actively work for the common good. frankfurt live and hessische Staatskanzlei report on these moving moments and the power of the volunteer in Hofheim.