Two Bowen Locals Celebrate 50 Years of JP Service

On Wednesday, September 25th, a momentous milestone was reached as JP’s and government members gathered to celebrate Mikky and Barry Menzies 50 years of dedicated JP service. This significant occasion honours the unwavering commitment and invaluable contributions of the pair to the community.
Member for Burdekin, Dale Last, joined the celebration to award the JPs with their service awards. Joining Mr Last was JPs Paula Bould and Belinda Finlay who travelled from Brisbane to extend their congratulations to the honourees. Mikky Menzies expressed how deeply their presence touched her, highlighting the significance of this special occasion.
Dale Last MP, began the speeches:
“It’s a great privilege today to be able to 50-year JP certificates to Mr and Mrs Menzies.
“They are Bowen locals through and through and really, we want to acknowledge your service, but also to say thank you, thank you for taking on that role of what you do in the community.
“You do fulfil a really important role in our community and 50 years is such a rare event.”
When asking Mikky how it felt to have reached 50 years of service she stated:
“To have served my community for 50 years is an honour, and a privilege not given to everyone, and I am honoured to do it.”
JP Paula Bould who travelled to Bowen from Brisbane stated:
“This is something very special.”
The Justices of the Peace Branch administers the Justices of the Peace and Commissioners for Declarations Act 1991, overseeing appointments, compliance, and professional development. It also manages the successful JPs in the Community Program, which has expanded to 3,900 volunteers at over 245 signing sites, providing vital access to Justices of the Peace and Commissioners for Declarations for community members.
Big Congratulations Mikky and Barry on this fantastic achievement.

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Dale Last MP, Mikky Menzies, Barry Menzies and Paula Bould
Mikky and Barry Menzies proud of their achievement
Celebrations at Bowen Courthouse

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