Campbelltown Council is now officially in mourning over the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
A minute’s silence was held at last night’s council meeting, pictured above and below.
Then the Mayor, George Greiss, announced that as a mark of respect for Her Majesty, the meeting would be adjourned and held a week later on Tuesday, September 20.
The adjournment, as well as the minute’s silence, were initiatives of Mayor Greiss.
He consulted with the other councillors before last night’s meeting to ensure everyone would be on board.
Mayor Greiss added a last minute Mayoral Minute to the meeting agenda devoted solely to the passing of Queen Elizabeth.
“Last Friday morning we learned of the passing of Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II, our longest reigning monarch and the only one that many of us have ever known in our lifetime,’’ the mayor wrote.
“The outpouring of emotion and sheer number of touching tributes and messages of condolence around the world are a testament to her legacy and the impact she left on the world.
“Queen Elizabeth II presided over some of the most important moments of the 20th century and led both the royal family and the Commonwealth through a period of significant change.
“For many of us, Her Majesty held a special place in our hearts, not just for the longevity of her reign, but also for the great reverence she showed Australians.
“She was the first reigning monarch to visit our country and held us in particularly high regard, having visited Australia 16 times during her reign.
And while Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and her husband His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh Prince Phillip did not visit Campbelltown during their tour, I’m sure there were many residents who travelled to other parts of Sydney and beyond to celebrate her visit and catch a glimpse of the Queen,’’ the mayor wrote.
“In fact, an important piece of memorabilia, the Governor-General’s carriage which transported them to several locations around NSW, is preserved nearby at the NSW Rail Museum and I encourage everyone to visit and take in part of our history.
“I know there are many people in Campbelltown who have been saddened during these past few days by the Queen’s passing. But it’s also a time to reflect on her reign and look forward with positivity.
“On behalf of our community, I offer our deepest condolences to His Majesty King Charles III and our best wishes for his reign.’’
