Gadebusch honors three citizens - new honorary citizens for meritorious commitment!

Gadebusch honors three citizens - new honorary citizens for meritorious commitment!

in Gadebusch, a charming city in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, three extraordinary citizens were awarded the title of honorary citizen on July 1, 2025. Dr. Gerhard Schotte, Klaus Leuchtemann and Rudolf Pieper can now look forward to this highest award that the city has to give. Her services to the hometown were honored at a solemn ceremony. Ingrid Schafranski kept the laudation, who particularly struggled out the voluntary commitment of the honored. The honored contributed to the city's golden honorary book, an honorable act that holds their achievements for the community.

dr. Gerhard Schotte is no stranger to the city: as a member of the first freely elected city council in 1990, he contributed significantly to the economic and cultural development of Gadebusch. His commitment to the restoration of the city church and its work as a sculptor and author about the contemporary history of the region are remarkable aspects of his work. Klaus Leuchtemann also received great recognition for his commitment. As a city representative and chairman of the association "Friends of the Citizens' Foundation", he cultivated the partnership with the Swedish city of Åmål and was instrumental in the replacement of the Swedish battle of 1712.

voluntary services

Rudolf Pieper, who was the first mayor after the turn, was also honored for his wealth of ideas. Under his leadership, the partnership was initiated with the Polish city of Czarnkow, and he was committed to setting up an 800-year stone that symbolizes the long history of Gadebusch. Such initiatives are proof of the voluntary commitment, which is very important in the region. According to the [Government Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania] (https://www. government-mv.de/landesgiegung/stk/themen/ehrenamt-und-b%C3%BCrerschaftlichliche-engagement/)

The title of honorary citizen should not only reward the services of the honored, but also serve as an incentive for other citizens to contribute to their community. In recent years, five other personalities have already enjoyed this award, which shows how important the voluntary commitment to the local community is. These honors are not only a sign of thanks, but also promote social cohesion.

A look back - the chronicler work in Gadebusch

Another important aspect of engagement in Gadebusch are the specialist conferences that are regularly held for local chronicists. The last conference took place on November 20, 2021, which of Klaus Leuchtemann and Dr. Gerhard Schotte was led. They gave insights into the local chronicler work and illuminated historical events such as the Barber Lyashing Ko Agreement in 1945. The cooperation with various institutions, including the Mecklenburg Foundation, shows the lively interest in the history of the region and the importance of education in the community.

The successes of the city that combine culture and commitment are topics that affect many Gadebusch citizens. If you want to find out more about these and many other events, you can take a look at the website of the Mecklenburg Foundation to find out current appointments and news.