Politicians on both sides paid respects to the late Milton Morris in NSW Parliament this week. Here are some excerpts from the Motion of Condolence.
Premier Gladys Berejiklian
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Always the true gentleman, during our decade of friendship I never saw him in anything other than a suit, although I know from family and friends that he was never afraid to roll up his sleeves and enjoy tending to the farm or work in the garden. I never heard him speak ill of anyone and I always knew him to be kind and thoughtful.
Maitland MP Jenny Aitchison
I, too, am honoured to have counted Milton as a friend and mentor. I have greatly appreciated his kindness to me as a new member of Parliament. He was always ready for a chat when I met him at community events. He was so inclusive and warm. I remember visiting the Polish Association of Maitland for the 40th birthday of the Polish Millennium Hall; Milton was there. He was an honorary member of the association and loved deeply by its members. I think it was one of the last official events that I attended with him but I have to say that it really inspired me with the strength of relationships that members of Parliament build with their local communities over years.
Transport Minister Andrew Constance
It is quite often said there are some jobs that are made for people and there are people who seem to be made for their jobs. If ever there were a person destined to become Transport Minister it was Mr Morris. At 15 he applied for a job as a clerk at the railway office in Newcastle. But the teen was told the only position was as a porter. His father, who had also had a railway career, told his son he was better than that. His father's faith paid off in that regard when some 25 years later Mr Morris was at the pinnacle of transport in this state.
Port Stephens MP Kate Washington
At Milton's memorial service there were hundreds of people from across the State, from different faiths and across the political spectrum, including serving and past State and Federal members and local government representatives-from the Premier to the current Labor Mayor of Maitland. The respect and love for Milton was evident in every aspect of the memorial proceedings: from the majestic sounds of the Waratah Brass band playing in St Peter's Cathedral to the angelic sounds of the choir, which comprised Milton's granddaughters and daughters-it was a very special moment for everyone present.
