16 March 2009
Mornington MP David Morris recently presented local identity Bill Coventry with a Certificate of Recognition and Appreciation, on behalf of the Victorian Government.
“Bill has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to the community and to the lives of people around him, as part of the Premier’s Award for Victorian Senior of the Year” said Mr Morris.
“The award acknowledges Bill’s role in the planning, establishment and development over many years of Mornington’s Memorial Park. Bill’s tireless work both to raise funds from community and government, and encouraging Council officers to ensure the work is undertaken.”
“Although, Bill has now retired from active involvement with MorningtonMemorial Park he will always remain very much a part of it.”
“The people of Mornington have Bill to thank for his foresight and his passion to create a park to honour both those who fell, and those who returned”.
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