House debates

Monday, 4 September 2017

Statements by Members

Page Electorate: Community Events

4:33 pm

Photo of Kevin HoganKevin Hogan (Page, National Party) Share this | | Hansard source

Volunteers were recognised from my community for their outstanding contribution at the annual Volunteer of the Year Awards held at the South Grafton Ex-Servicemen's Club. I'd like to congratulate Tania Williams of Maclean, who received both the 2017 Northern Rivers Region Adult Volunteer of the Year Award and the overall Volunteer of the Year Award for her work with Lower Clarence Community Radio. Congratulations also to Donna van Leeuwen, who was named Senior Volunteer of the Year for her work at the Bonalbo & District Memorial Hall and Bonalbo's RSL women's auxiliary. Finally, I would like to congratulate the Clarence Youth Action Group, which was named the Volunteer Team of the Year. The Clarence Youth Action Group is made up of a diverse range of young people aged between 12 and 29 and promotes social inclusion in the Clarence Valley. Congratulations to all the winners.

In Lismore on the weekend, the sixth annual Trojans Turnout was hosted at the showgrounds. This year, over 50 hot rods and custom cars were on display. I would like to congratulate the Trojans president, Rick Pacey, the secretary-treasurer, Toni Pacey-Miller, and everyone who showed their car on the day. The people's favourite on the day was Allan Hicks's 1959 Camaro coupe. Awards were presented to Ian Leake for his 1936 Ford sedan, Steve Fitness's 1962 Valiant sedan, Rebecca Robertson's 1959 Cadillac and Steve Molloy's— (Time expired)