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The capital received the distinction of honorary citizen for the nineteenth time.
Mayor R. Šimašius stated that on July 6 we have to give debts to people who deserve Lithuania: “Today is the night in which we pay tribute, <...> we respect what we have to respect the bone marrow ”.
R. Šimašius called the professor a modest man who experienced everything: applause and respect, but also the anger of his compatriots.
PHOTO GALLERY. Mr. Landsberg was congratulated on becoming an honorary citizen.
The mayor revealed that politicians are rarely awarded the title of Honorary Citizen, but this case is exceptional.
“It just came to our knowledge then <...> Giving the title of Citizen of Honor, that is, the highest sign of respect for the city, to another politician who speaks here next door, has a sharp tongue. <...> But this decision was made unanimously. It is a rare event, “said the mayor of Vilnius.
“The first politician alive, strong-minded and sharp-tongued, strong, the first to receive such an award, such honor and recognition,” summarized R. Šimašius.
The mayor wanted the laureate to continue to observe Lithuanians to remind them of freedom as well as happiness and dedication.
The “National Anthem” was performed at the medal ceremony, which sparked feelings in Vytautas Landsbergis. In a thanksgiving speech, he said: “Here we sing the hymn and I was reminded of the greatest reward I have ever received in my life. My grandson <...> I heard the Lithuanian anthem on the radio and he said, “Here is grandfather’s song.”
The professor said he did not know how the idea of calling him an honorary citizen of Vilnius was “tripled” but decided not to protest.
V. Landsbergis admitted that he has characteristics of both Vilnius and Kaunas: “I am a Vilnius resident and taxpayer, a citizen for more than 70 years, although by nature a Kaunas resident. I still recognize myself <...> Cancanos of Kaunas “.
He called Vilnius the city of kings, where he studied higher education, suffocated from beautiful virgins, began his teaching career, and became involved in politics.
“I have always loved history, and with the rise of the Lithuanian Sąjūdis and a group of friends, we even tried to make history. We managed to cause a commotion, a fatal political catastrophe, when the Vilnius-Kaunas axis began to turn, correcting the map. of old Europe. This bipolar axis is a Lithuanian force that we will appreciate. Lithuania will stick with it and remain, “reasoned the professor.
Poratalas tv3.lt recalls that this winter the Vilnius City Council considered Mayor Remigijus Šimašius’s proposal to award this title to prof. V. Landsbergis. February 19 A resolution was signed by which the famous politician and public figure V. Landsbergis deserved this name.
The City Council noted that all the activities of the professor are worthy of the title of honorary citizen of Vilnius: historical role in politics, merits for the restoration of independence, contribution to the development of Vilnius politics and culture.
According to the mayor, this honorary Vilnius citizen award is also a sign of respect for all Lithuanians who contributed to the origins of a free Vilnius in a difficult and fateful time.
Vytautas Landsbergis was the first de facto leader of Lithuania after restored independence. Under his leadership, on March 11, 1990, the restoration of independent Lithuania was announced.
The name of an honorary citizen of Vilnius is the highest evaluation that citizens can initiate and give to personalities for meaningful work for the city and Lithuania. The title of Honorary Citizen has been awarded since 1996.
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