It reads: "You were a member of the district council from 1989 to 2014. You were particularly active in the Administrative Committee and the Environment and Technology Committee, but also in the Culture and Schools Committee, the Council of Elders and the Administrative Board of the District Savings Bank. You were always able to contribute your many years of local political experience to the committees in a targeted manner. Your expert advice was always sought after and appreciated." The head of the district administration continued: "As mayor of Großbottwar, you also worked for the citizens of the town for many years and carried out this office with full commitment. I also fondly remember your commitment as Chairman of the Mayors' Assembly, our many meetings and discussions."
District Administrator Haas also mentioned that Gerhäusser was honored for his many years of commitment to local politics in 2009 with the bronze medal of merit from the Baden-Württemberg District Council and that the district council awarded Gerhäusser the district's medal of merit in 2014. "Thank you for your commitment to the benefit of the district," concluded the head of the district administration in his letter.
