Gordon Reid (Robertson, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

Today I'm going to tell you all a story about love. I rise to acknowledge two beautiful community members, Mr Thomas and Mrs June Rodwell of Niagara Park in my electorate of Robertson—a beautiful couple. Mr and Mrs Rodwell celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on 17 June 2023, and I was fortunate enough to call in and congratulate them on this milestone. It was a delight to be able meet with Mr and Mrs Rodwell and listen to their amazing stories about how they met and the many highlights they have shared together throughout their lives.

Mr and Mrs Rodwell met in Cooma and married in 1953. The couple have raised two children together and have enjoyed a pleasant life on the New South Wales Central Coast. Both told me that they are avid AFL fans and regularly dance together. Mr Rodwell imparted some advice for longevity in marriage and said, 'Those that do things together stay together.' Mrs Rodwell said, 'Be understanding and be kind to each other.' To Mr and Mrs Rodwell, again: a very big congratulations on your 70 years of marriage, and my best wishes for the future.

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