Local Legends

A total of 31 individuals, businesses and community groups from across the St George area and beyond were acknowledged at a Community Recognition Morning Tea last Friday, hosted by Member for Oatley, Mark Coure MP.

Held quarterly, the event celebrates those who have been acknowledged through a Community Recognition Statement (CRS) delivered by Mark in the NSW Parliament.

These statements publicly recognise the work of local community organisations, small businesses and notable individuals, with each tribute permanently recorded in Hansard.

“Community Recognition Statements allow me to publicly recognise the people who work quietly behind the scenes to support others in our community,” Mr Coure said.

“Best of all, they are recorded in Hansard, the official transcript of Parliament. That means your contribution will still be on the record five, 50 or even 100 years from now.”

This latest event, held at Club Rivers in Riverwood, brought together people from different walks of life, including faith leaders, sporting club volunteers and local businesses.

“Each recipient also has the chance to say a few words and share the incredible work they’re doing. It’s a reminder of just how lucky we are to live in such a generous and community-minded part of Sydney,” Mr Coure said.

If you know an individual, small business or community group that is deserving of recognition in the local area, please reach out with further details to oatley@parliament.nsw.gov.au.

Among those recognised were:

• Azka I from Beverly Hills Girls High School – Literary excellence and academic leadership.

Maria Iemma

Principal

Beverly Hills Girls High School