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Vote of Thanks to the Late Lord Mayor

To pass the Vote of Thanks, read informally at the last meeting of the Court, to the

late Lord Mayor.

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Resolved unanimously - that the Members of this Court take great pleasure in expressing to:

 

Alderman Dr Andrew Charles Parmley

 

their gratitude and appreciation for the distinguished manner in which he has served as Lord Mayor of the City of London during the past year.

 

Always good-humoured and unfailingly charming, Andrew has been a superb ambassador – not just for the City, but for the entire nation. From Mexico to Nepal, from Glasgow to Blackpool, the Lord Mayor has worked tirelessly both at home and abroad to champion the UK’s financial, legal, educational and professional services.

 

As an educator, the Lord Mayor’s motto of “Educate, Support, Inspire” has provided a fitting theme for his year, and his appointment to the Government’s Apprenticeship Delivery Board is a testament to his endeavours in this area.

 

He has also had the pleasure of hosting many special occasions in Guildhall and Mansion House, including the magnificent State Banquet for His Majesty the King of Spain, which I know will live long in his memory.

 

Andrew’s colleagues on this Court also wish to pay tribute to Wendy, the Lady Mayoress, who has herself undertaken a varied programme with passion and commitment. We express our gratitude for all her contributions.

 

In taking their leave of Andrew, their 689th Lord Mayor, Honourable Members reflect that his has been an exceptional Mayoralty and express our confidence that, after a well-earned rest, he will look back on a unique year with the greatest pleasure, a justifiable pride and immense satisfaction.

 

 

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