Moved
by Councillor Scott, seconded by the Chair (the Lord Mayor) –
It is resolved that:
(A)
Council
note:
(i)
Aunty Roslyn
Whittaker Edwards-Priestly, known as Aunty Rosie, spent more than three decades
living in the vicinity of Kings Cross;
(ii)
Aunty
Rosie was a strong Indigenous woman who characterised resilience, generosity
and strength;
(iii)
at a
recent memorial to celebrate her life, hosted by the Wayside Chapel, Aunty
Rosie’s wisdom, love of books, and humour shone through, with hundreds gathered
to remember her contribution to Sydney; and
(iv)
speakers
at the memorial suggested that as a result of her significant contribution to
Kings Cross over many generations, consideration be given to renaming the Kings
Cross Library in her honour, or that a sign detailing her life and love of
books be installed in the Library;
(B)
the
Lord Mayor be requested to write to Aunty Rosie’s family expressing Council’s
condolences;
(C)
the
Chief Executive Officer be requested to consult Auntie Rosie’s family, the
City’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Panel and other
significant community organisations about the possibility of renaming the Kings
Cross Library or installing a commemorative sign, and report back via the CEO
Update; and
(D)
all persons
attending this meeting of Council observe one minute's silence to commemorate
the life of Aunty Roslyn
Whittaker Edwards-Priestly.
Carried unanimously.
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