House debates

Tuesday, 13 June 2023

Statements by Members

Grey Electorate: King's Birthday Honours

1:54 pm

Photo of Rowan RamseyRowan Ramsey (Grey, Liberal Party) Share this | | Hansard source

I'm pleased to report that, after a 72-year hiatus, the King's Birthday honours have returned to the electorate of Grey. There are no fewer than five wonderful residents who have given their lifetime to their fields. Congratulations to Anthea Pavy AM. Anthea spent 17 years as the CEO of Uniting Country SA, based in Port Pirie. She has spent a lifetime helping people less fortunate than she is and has been determined to help children wherever she can.

Michele Smith has spent the last 30 years in health administration. She first came to my notice when she came to my local town as the DON. She has risen to such lofty heights as Chair of the Governing Board of Eyre Far North Health Network and member of the Statewide Clinical Support Services Committee. She has a list of achievements as long as my arm. I congratulate Michele.

Pam Ashman in Port Pirie has given her life to netball as an administrator over 30 years. For more than 20 years she has been a life member of the organisation.

Peter Blacker was the member for Flinders, a National Party member, for 20 years, and I congratulate him.

Gerard Quigley is a long-term serving doctor in Cummins. Gerard came to Cummins with his wife 30 years ago. They will be in parliament later today, because Jo-Anne is here as the chair of the Eyre Peninsula council at the local government week. (Time expired)