Honorary letter from the city of Trier for Rudi Müller

During a ceremony, the city of Trier honored the decades-long commitment of the honorary president of the Trier Chamber of Skilled Crafts.

Rudi Müller, honorary president of the Trier Chamber of Skilled Crafts and master carpenter from Pluwig, is with the Honorary certificate from the city of Trier The honorary certificate is one of the city's highest awards for individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the common good. Mayor Wolfram Leibe presented the certificates to the recipients as "an expression of gratitude and respect" during a ceremony in the Rococo Hall of the Electoral Palace. The awards were presented by decision of the City Council's main committee during a ceremony in the Rococo Hall of the Electoral Palace.

From From 2004 to 2024, Müller served as honorary president of the Trier Chamber of Skilled Crafts. and was responsible for around 7.200 businesses in the region. But his commitment to the skilled trades extends far beyond that: For more than 40 years, he has been volunteering for the interests of his profession. Mayor Wolfram Leibe Müller's understanding of his office was praised in his laudatory speech: "You led the chamber with passion, vision, and great humanity. You were never merely an administrator of an office – you were a shaper. Under your leadership, the chamber was positioned for the future without losing its roots." Especially in times of crisis – during the Corona pandemic or after the flood disaster in Ehrang – it became clear how Reliably using skilled trades as a partner the city of Trier Leibe emphasized that he was.

Ambassadors of Trier's crafts

Müller always saw himself as Ambassadors of Trier's crafts – both nationally and internationally. Promoting young talent was a particular concern of his. He initiated the vocational training center in Trier and was involved in development projects in Nepal and Rwanda. Together with fellow carpenters, he supports training projects there, places apprentices in Germany, and accompanies them throughout their training. Senior expert serviceIn addition to the integration of people with disabilities, he is also committed to the Greater inclusion of people with a migration background Craftsmanship is close to his heart. "We all have a social responsibility. It's good to help people embark on a new path to a better life and give them dignity through work," says Rudi Müller. As early as the 1980s, the master carpenter Müller specialized in ecological construction and studied building biology. A visible sign of his presidency is his involvement in the new Campus Handwerk, the first inter-company vocational training center in Germany built to passive house standards. In this way, Müller has made a significant contribution to enabling the next generation of skilled tradespeople to receive training of the highest quality.  

In its acceptance speech Müller remembered his Apprenticeship as a boy from Pluwig in a carpentry workshop in Trier. His volunteer work has shaped him personally: "Otherwise, I wouldn't have experienced many of the things that have shaped me." His conviction is clear: "We all need community. And those who contribute can only benefit from it." Just recently, Müller was awarded the Federal Cross of Merit for his decades of commitment to the trades and society. During the ceremony, he received Besides Rudi Müller, Elisabeth Ruschel also received the honorary certificate of the city of Trier..

 

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