40 years in the service of the city: Honoring for Gerhard Protung in Kaiserslautern

40 years in the service of the city: Honoring for Gerhard Protung in Kaiserslautern

On Friday, August 30, 2024, a small but solemn honor was made in the town hall of Kaiserslautern. Gerhard Protung, the head of the green spaces, received special recognition on the occasion of his 40th anniversary in the public service. Mayor Beate Kimmel presented him with a certificate of thanks from the State of Rhineland-Palatinate and a personal thank you letter from the city.

Protent looks back on an impressive career that started in 1983. After more than three decades in various functions, he joined the city administration of Kaiserslautern in 1991. In 2018 he took over the management of the unit green spaces, where he has been working with great commitment since then and has been committed to the urban green areas.

Special appreciation by the city administration

At the honorary celebration, other personalities were present in addition to the mayor. Deputy Manuel Steinbrenner, who himself heads the green area department, brought his congratulations and emphasized the immense knowledge and experience that protected in his many years of service. "Not only did the administration benefit from her specialist knowledge, but also her team, which has learned from her extensive knowledge over the years," said Steinbrenner.

The congratulations were also sent by Peter Schmitt, the chairman of the staff council, and Wolfgang Mayer, head of the staff department. This community of employees and superiors formed a framework in which the merits of Proté and his long -standing loyalty to the public service were honored. The celebration was a nice opportunity to appreciate the valuable work that has done testing over the years.

In his acceptance speech, Protation was modest and emphasized the importance of cooperation in the team. "It is always a common work. Without the support of my colleagues, it would not have been possible to be in the city service for a long time," said the jubilee. His words reflect the commitment and teamwork that are so important in public administration.

The celebrations at the town hall remind us of how important working in the public service is. People like Gerhard Protung are not only crucial for planning and maintaining urban green areas, they also contribute to the quality of life of the citizens. Their expertise and devotion are indispensable for urban development and well -being of the community.

This honor also underlines the valuable role that long -time employees play in public administration. At a time when the public service is repeatedly faced with new challenges, the loyalty and expertise of experienced forces are crucial for the sustainable success of urban projects and maintaining the quality of life in Kaiserslautern.

In addition to the personal level, Gerhard Prottung's anniversary is a symbol of durability and dedication in the public service. The city administration of Kaiserslautern will continue to be dependent on such experienced specialists in order to drive the developments of the city sustainably and to secure the quality of life of its citizens.