Vale Jim Colquhoun

Hansard ID: HANSARD-1323879322-120710

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

Vale Jim Colquhoun

Mr MARK COURE (Oatley)

—Speaker, I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of my dear mentor, friend and former colleague, Jim Colquhoun. Jim and I served together on Kogarah Council for a number of years and he was always a pleasure to work with. He enshrines the community spirit of the St George region for his willingness to listen to every voice and perspective. He always had the interests of others at heart. He was a kind gentle man who unfortunately passed away on Saturday February 27 at his aged care home in Hurstville. One of Jim's finest achievements was when he served as the President of the Connells Point Progress Association for 23 years. To be involved in an organisation for that period of time as President is truly outstanding. If it were up to Jim, I am sure that he would still be on Council and with the Connells Point Progression Association to this day. Thank you Jim for your lifetime of service. You will be dearly missed.