Community & Business
16 May, 2024
Long service recognised
THE unwavering work of Millaa Millaa Local Ambulance Committee (LAC) president Beryl Hanrahan was recognised in a special presentation recently.
Cairns & Hinterland Queensland Ambulance Service district director Manjeet Singh presented Beryl with her “20 Years Dedicated Voluntary Service Award”.
“It is an extraordinary milestone to have reached,” he said.
“Beryl joined the Millaa Millaa LAC in 2003. Since then her role has expanded from vice president to president.
“We appreciate the unwavering support which Beryl has given over the years. Our deepest gratitude and appreciation for your services.”
QAS Millaa Millaa officer-in-charge Dahleen Nugent said Beryl was a highly valued member of the local committee.
“Beryl is a great advocate for the community, she cares about it, she fights for it,” she said. “She constantly strives to give her best effort and has always been a very dedicated committee member. She is also very supportive of the committee.”
Former Millaa Millaa LAC member Dot Stinson, was also in attendance for the presentation. Mrs Stinson, who volunteered in multiple ambulance committees for 50 years, expressed her congratulations to Beryl for her two decades of commitment.
“Beryl is a quiet achiever in the community,” she said.
Beryl said she felt honoured to have received the award.
“It is important for the Millaa Millaa LAC to support the QAS staff and to liaise with the general public,” she said.
“If there are any concerns, please get in touch with the Millaa Millaa LAC so that we can enhance our service to the community. LAC wants to ensure that everyone has a good experience.
The next fundraiser will be the “Christmas in July” event which will be held on 20 July at the Millaa Millaa Lions Park.
