Terry Young (Longman, Liberal National Party) Share this | Hansard source

In the electorate of Longman we are fortunate to have an abundance of fantastic people who love giving back to the community. I was pleased to learn this week that several Longman residents were recognised for their outstanding contributions in the Queen's Birthday 2021 Honours List with a Medal of the Order of Australia. The medal recipients in Longman included the Reverend Colin Baxter, who was recognised for his service to the Uniting Church in Australia and to the community. Henry Lynas was recognised for his decades of service to preserving community history and his contribution to the Fort Lytton Historical Association. James Pulsford received his award for services to conservation and the environment. James is a founding member of the Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland and has been involved in many local environmental projects. Australian Army Corporal Mitchell Jon Howden received a commendation for gallantry in action while he was a section commander in the Quick Reaction Force Platoon, Task Group Taji X, in Iraq on 11 March last year. Wendy Sanders was recognised for her services to the cycling community and U3A. Wendy has managed cycling teams at a national and international level, taking three teams to Japan and France. And Martin White was recognised for his work with the Bribie Island Orchestra, a group he co-founded 27 years ago. Martin has also been an integral member of the Bribie Rotary Club and U3A. I thank you all for your contribution to our community.

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