Karen Murphy

Hansard ID: HANSARD-1323879322-146128

Hansard session: Fifty-Eighth Parliament, First Session (58-1)

Karen Murphy

Mr MARK COURE (Oatley) (20:18:48):

I recognise an individual who has made an enormous contribution to the celebration of our multicultural community through her service to the Sydney St Patrick's Day Organisation. Karen Murphy moved to Sydney in 2010 from Ireland and has been a committee member for Sydney St Patrick's Day since 2015. In her time with the committee, Karen has worked hard to promote the Irish community in Sydney. After serving as the committee's president for six years, Karen has recently announced that she will be stepping down from her role. I am sad to see her go as I have had the pleasure of working alongside Karen and witnessed her passion, commitment and drive to share Irish culture in our community. Last year, Karen was awarded the Peter Brennan Chair Award by The Lansdowne Club Australia. The award recognises her significant and selfless contribution to the Irish community in Australia. The significant annual St Patrick's Day celebrations across Sydney are a testament to Karen's legacy and her passion. I thank Karen for all her work and wish her all the very best in her future endeavours.