Community Recognition Statement

Mr ANOULACK CHANTHIVONG (Macquarie Fields) (16:14): I acknowledge the extraordinary volunteering effort of Mrs Anita West.

Mrs West has been an outstanding member of the executive of the Ingleburn Legacy Widows Club for 40 years.

During those years, she has held the positions of president, secretary, treasurer and social secretary.

Mrs West was also a member of Torchbearers, the fundraising arm of Legacy, for 36 years, helping to raise money to assist the organisation in its duty of care to widows and children.

On top of her dedication to Legacy, Mrs West has been a committed member of the Ingleburn Returned Services League sub‑branch for 25 years.

Her voluntary contributions to community and service are significant and deserve recognition in Parliament.

She has given her time, leadership, organisational skills and energy generously and without hesitation.

Mrs West's commitment is remarkable and her devotion to service and the needs of others is worthy of our recognition, respect and thanks.