The economic advisor Gerulf Stix, third president of the National Council from May 1983 to March 1990, died today. He would have been 90 years old in January. Stix was a member of the National Council for more than 18 years, from November 1971 to March 1990. He had been an official of the FPÖ since 1963 and held various positions.
“Gerulf Stix was not only a member of the National Council for almost two decades, he served as third president of the National Council for seven years of that time,” says National Council President Walter Rosenkranz. “Dr. Stix was a liberal veteran, he was a democrat and patriot in the best sense of the word.” He was one of the first in the liberal community to recognize how important nature conservation was in order to preserve the homeland. “He was also an opponent of nuclear power – this attitude is now an unwavering consensus in the Austrian party landscape,” emphasizes Rosenkranz. “Dr. Gerulf Stix uncompromisingly campaigned for the Republic of Austria. His commitment also served the interests of the old Austrians.” Stix was a great Democrat. “Parliament will honor his memory. I wish his family and friends a lot of strength in these difficult hours.”
“Gerulf Stix, as the third President of the National Council, was respected across party lines because of his understanding of office,” says Third President of the National Council Doris Bures. “My condolences go out to his family.” (End) red
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