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Councillor Pays Tribute
(For Immediate Release)
Councillor Pays Tribute
Waitakere City Councillor Linda Cooper today attended the funeral of 15 year old Richelle Murphy who was tragically killed in a weekend car accident.
Councillor Cooper attended the funeral on behalf of the Council and in her capacity as the City's Youth Advocate. She is also a Massey ward Councillor and a former pupil of Massey High School which Richelle attended and where the funeral was held.
"There are not enough words that can give comfort to Richelle's parents, family and friends at a time like this," says Councillor Cooper.
"But it is important the City acknowledges that we have lost an incredibly bright and talented young person with so much potential."
"Tragedies like this highlight what a treasure our young people are and on behalf of the Council I extend our deepest sympathy to Richelle's family."
ENDS.
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