Parra News October 5 2021

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Tuesday, October 5, 2021
LOCAL NEWS
Community says thanks
Signs erected in Cumberland region to thank frontline COVID workers
NICOLA BARTON
Signs have been erected around
the Cumberland region, thanking
frontline and essential workers for
their sacrifice throughout the pandemic.
Cumberland City Councillor Ola Hamed
put forward the motion and said it was
important the Council acknowledged
their efforts during this particularly difficult
time.
“COVID-19 has now touched each and
every one of us in one way or another,” she
said.
“The people caring for our community
during this difficult time are frontline and
essential workers and I’d like to express
thanks to them.
“Nurses, doctors, hospital workers,
paramedics, firies, police, teachers, the
Australian Defence Force, taxi drivers,
bus drivers, truck drivers, finance workers,
our own staff and many more have
and continue to put their lives on the line
to ensure our community is taken care of.
“In times of crisis we start to show who
we truly are and frontline essential workers
have certainly demonstrated that they
Cumberland City Councillor Ola Hamed with Detective Superintendent Paul Devaney.
are the bravest, most compassionate, and
generous people there are.
“Thank you for serving and caring for our
society in this pandemic, and every day.”
Councillors unanimously supported the
motion and banners were swiftly manufactured.
Councillor Michael Zaiter welcomed the
motion and said he hopes it brings a smile
to those essential workers as they drive
past.
“They play a vital role in our community
and if we don’t thank them, we’re worse as
individuals,” he said.
The signs have now been installed
around frontline workplaces such as the
ambulance depots in Auburn and Merrylands,
Auburn, Merrylands and Granville
Police Stations and hospitals at Auburn
and Westmead.
“I know it might often be a thankless job
but please know there are so many of us
out here that are so appreciative of you,”
Cr Hamed said.
“I cannot even begin to imagine the world
you have been living in during COVID.
Please know our thoughts are with you.
You have all our love and support, and our
thanks.”
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