Carina Garland (Chisholm, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

I stand here to pay tribute to Dean Neville Turner, a kind and remarkable member of my community, who passed away at the age of 56 on 17 February. I knew Dean through his role as president of the Lions Club of Ashwood-Mt Waverley. In his first email to me in his capacity as president of the Lions Club, he wrote: 'If you become aware of a member of the community in need, please reach out.' This epitomises Dean's enthusiasm and drive for helping others. He was passionate about attracting new members to the Lions Club of Ashwood-Mt Waverley so that the club could provide more support to people in need in our community. I witnessed firsthand his steadfast determination to be of service and help others. I stood with Dean to sell Christmas cakes at the end of last year.

In Dean's memory, I encourage everyone to volunteer at their local Lions Club to give back to their community. I wish to extend my heartfelt condolences to the Lions Club and to Dean's family at this difficult time, including his children, Bailey, Lachlan and Greer, and his parents, Neville and Julie, and everyone that knew and loved Dean. Vale, Dean. We will miss you.

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