Uithoorn councillor Iris Boor-Theijssen awarded Royal Honour for dedication to social justice
Iris Boor-Theijssen, a departing Uithoorn councillor, has been honored as a Member of the Order of Orange-Nassau for her commitment to social justice and local governance. Her work in the social domain and council communication policy leaves a lasting impact on the community.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Honoree | Iris Boor-Theijssen |
| Honour | Member of the Order of Orange-Nassau |
| Presented by | Mayor Pieter Heiliegers |
| Date of Award | 31 March 2026 |
| Political Affiliation | Gemeentebelangen |
| Years of Service | 2014–2026 |
| Key Contributions | Social domain (Leven council committee), council communication policy |
| Other Departing Councillors | 10 others, including representatives from DUS!, PvdA, VVD, Groen Uithoorn |
| Location | Uithoorn, Noord-Holland |
The municipal council of Uithoorn is responsible for local governance, including policy-making, social services, and community engagement. Royal honours like the Order of Orange-Nassau are awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions to society, often upon their retirement or departure from public office.
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Royal Honour for Councillor Boor-Theijssen
Councillor Iris Boor-Theijssen has been appointed Member of the Order of Orange-Nassau upon her departure from the municipal council. The honour was presented by Mayor Pieter Heiliegers during the council meeting of 31 March. This meeting also marked the farewell to all non-re-elected councillors.
Iris Boor-Theijssen was appointed as a councillor in 2014, representing the Gemeentebelangen faction. She was praised at her farewell for her commitment and sense of social justice. She made a particular impact within the social domain in the Leven council committee. She was also an active member of the council communication working group and played a key role in establishing the council communication policy.
In addition to Iris Boor-Theijssen, ten other councillors also said farewell to the Uithoorn municipal council. They were addressed by Mayor Pieter Heiliegers, fellow councillors, and members of the executive board. The councillors are Benno van Dam (DUS!), Jeroen Brink (PvdA), Judith Beuse (DUS), Daan Noordanus (VVD), Corry Feitsma (Gemeentebelangen), Rolf Polak (Gemeentebelangen), Ans Gierman (DUS!), Onno Brautigam (DUS!), Leonie de Boer-Bezuijen (Gemeentebelangen) and Jeroen Albers (Groen Uithoorn).