Herbert Fritz turns 75: A life for Carinthia celebrated!
Herbert Fritz celebrated his 75th birthday in Villach on June 15, 2025, surrounded by family, friends and well-wishers.

Herbert Fritz turns 75: A life for Carinthia celebrated!
Herbert Fritz, a former top official in the Carinthian state government, recently celebrated his 75th birthday in the charming Delphi restaurant in Villach. Under the motto “Laugh at life!” Numerous well-wishers, including his wife Andrea, daughter Petra, son-in-law Rene and grandson Tiago, gathered to celebrate this special day. State Governor Peter Kaiser also took the opportunity to congratulate him personally and wished Fritz “all the best” and “good health”.
Fritz looks back on an impressive career characterized by his long-standing commitment to state employees. During his ten years as a human resources representative at Arnulfplatz in Klagenfurt, he was an important interface between politicians, human resources officers and public sector employees. His efforts ensured many satisfactory solutions in the state administration, an achievement highly appreciated by his former colleagues and friends. “The state employees handle a wide range of tasks and act as service providers for the Carinthian population,” emphasizes Fritz.
Awards and influence
Although Herbert Fritz celebrated his 75th birthday, he remains in the memory of many as a committed and popular human resources representative who is an integral part of the public service. Born in the Gailtal, he lives with his wife in Villach, where he is well connected and knows all departments of the Carinthian state government. His services to the state administration and its employees are significant. Able to understand the needs of both employees and policy makers, he has established himself as a true civil servant veteran.
The Carinthian state government, for which Fritz worked for so long, is divided into various departments, each of which has specific tasks and challenges to overcome. These include areas such as human resources, financial affairs, community oversight and disaster response, illustrating the diversity and complexity of the work within the agency. The various departments and their functions reflect the breadth of issues that the state government deals with in order to provide the best possible services to citizens.
The future and the legacy
As Herbert Fritz turns 75, he is not only thinking back on his successes, but also forward. His commitment to politics and public service remains undiminished. He is an example of the values that are upheld in the Carinthian public service: responsibility, willingness to serve and humanity. The recognition and appreciation that he received on his birthday is not only a personal gift, but also a sign of his lasting contributions to the community and the state of Carinthia.
The celebrations for Fritz’s birthday are further proof of how grateful the people of Carinthia feel for those who work for the well-being of others. His legacy will continue to live in the hearts and memories of those who worked with him for years to come.
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