Dr Rita Crews, OAM

Hansard ID: HANSARD-1323879322-108836

Hansard session: Fifty-Seventh Parliament, First Session (57-1)

Dr Rita Crews, OAM

Mr MARK COURE (Oatley) (18:12):

:08 I inform the House of a local hero of the Oatley electorate, Dr Rita Crews, OAM. For the past 32 years, Dr Crews has served on the Council of the Music Teachers Association, nine as vice president and 14 as president, which is unprecedented. Over those many years Dr Crews built up a very extensive network of contacts and support, which enabled the association to hold events such as the conference and professional development sessions, with lecturers donating their time and expertise and most venues for free.

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I had the privilege of hosting the association in Parliament, creating fond memories and forging great friendships not only with Dr Crews but also with other members of the association. Along with this prestigious role, Dr Crews is the editor of and continues her role as chief examiner on the Australian Music Examination Board. As a result of her extensive dedication, Dr Crews has been awarded an honorary fellowship in music—only the fourth to be bestowed in New South Wales. I congratulate Dr Rita Crews.