Wendy Hart
Ms KILKENNY (Carrum—Minister for Corrections, Minister for Youth Justice, Minister for Victim Support, Minister for Fishing and Boating) (09:50): Starting in 1981 with a six-month-old baby stowed away in a pram, Wendy Hart has safely crossed children and their children across the busy Seaford Road at the corner of Railway Parade through scorching heat, rain, hail and shine as the smiling, waving school crossing supervisor. After an extraordinary 41 years of service Wendy decided it was time to hang up the hi-vis, blow that whistle for one last time and take her well-earned retirement. Wendy’s last shift was Friday, 29 July, from 3.00 pm to 4.00 pm. I was absolutely delighted to join Wendy and her two daughters on her last day. At her corner she was farewelled by so many regulars—tooting their horns, waving, shouting out words of thanks and best wishes. The local fire brigade even did a drive-by with lights and sirens. This is what community is all about. Yes, we will miss Wendy—her big smile, her wave and that big hat—but 41 years is an extraordinary length of time and an incredible commitment. I know she will remain a really valued member of the Seaford community, still part of the Seaford Girl Guides and a wonderful local, and her handprint forms part of the beautiful artwork on the Seaford Road rail bridge built as part of the Level Crossing Removal Project. Thank you, Wendy, for your extraordinary dedication and your genuine and overwhelming love for the local community.