Speeches

I congratulate the entire team at 3Bridges Youthzone in Hurstville, which recently celebrated its 15‑plus‑one year anniversary. Due to social distancing requirements in 2020, the team was unable to come together and celebrate, so it was fitting to see the entire organisation join as one for its sixteenth anniversary.

Mark at All Starz Performing Arts Studio

All Starz Performing Arts Studio

Thursday, 13 May 2021

I recognise Belinda, Priscilla and all of the fantastic staff and students at the All Starz Performing Arts Studio in Peakhurst. Thanks to the ongoing hard work and devotion of the team, the organisation has been awarded Best Dance Studio as part of the 2020 St George Local Business Awards.

Norm and Beryl Butters

Norm and Beryl Butters

Wednesday, 12 May 2021

Speaker, last year I had the pleasure of attending the official renaming of the Norm and Beryl Butters Community Centre in Oatley. This was in tribute to the couple who were well known across the community for their selfless devotion to others.

This was a very special day and it was great to be a part of the ceremony with the Butters family who were humble yet proud of this fine achievement.

Norm and Beryl helped establish the Oatley Community Centre in 1970 and they were an integral part of it for just over 50 years, before they both sadly passed away on August 10, 2020.