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Pursuant to the decision of the Court of 24 October 2013, the Rt. Hon. The Lord Mayor invited Deputy John Bennett to take up the office of Chief Commoner for the ensuing year.

Resolved unanimously – That this Honourable Court wishes to extend to

George Marr Flemington Gillon

Its sincere gratitude for the manner in which he has undertaken the role of Chief Commoner over the past year.

George took up the post in April 2013 and has worked hard representing the Members’ interests during the recent improvements to their facilities.

Throughout the past year he has carried out the many and varied, and sometimes difficult, tasks expected of the Chief Commoner with patience and sound judgement and we particularly acknowledge his spearheading of the commemoration of the start of World War 1 during a recent visit, organised by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, to Ypres, Belgium.

In taking leave of the Chief Commoner and in thanking him formally and sincerely, his colleagues wish to express their appreciation not only for his resourcefulness and hospitality during the past year, but also for his patience, consideration and courtesy and they wish him continued good health and happiness long into the future.

George Gillon was heard in reply.