Minutes:
The Chair made the following announcements:-
· Congratulations extended to Ms Ann Postle, from the Human Resources Department on receiving the John and Ceridwen Hughes Uwchaled Award;
· Congratulations to Mrs Mari Pritchard and Côr Ieuenctid Môn who won the ‘Corau Sioe 2019 and Corau Plant 2019’ at the final of Côr Cymru recently;
· The Isle of Anglesey has received the ‘plastic free’ status and the Chair thanked Councillor Dafydd R Thomas for his diligent campaign;
· Congratulations to Llangefni Football Team who have had a very successful season and have been promoted to Wales Football Association Championship;
· Best wishes extended to the men and women football teams who will be representing Anglesey at the Island Games football competition to be held on Anglesey in June;
· Best wishes extended to all those who will be taking part at Eisteddfod Môn, Eisteddfod yr Urdd, Royal Welsh Agricultural Show, Anglesey Agricultural Show and the Young Farmers Rally;
The Chair said that the County Council is hosting the Armed Forces Day and Freedom of the Counties to the Royal Submarine Service in Holyhead on the 25th May, 2019.
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Condolences was extended to Councillor Aled Morris Jones and his family on the loss of his mother recently.
Condolences was extended to Councillor Robert Ll Jones and his family on the loss of his brother in law recently.
Condolences was extended to Councillor Richard Griffiths and his family on the loss of his mother in law recently.
Condolences was extended to the former member of the Council Mr Hefin Thomas and his family on the loss of his mother.
Condolences was extended to the family of the former Leader of the Council, Mr Phil Fowlie. Mr Fowlie was elected on the County Council in 1999, representing the Rhosneigr Ward and was elected Leader of the Council from 2008-2009. Mr Fowlie had to resign as a Member of the Council due to illness.
The Leader of the Council paid tribute to the former Leader of the Council, Mr Phil Fowlie and said that whilst a Chair of the Young Farmers Association, Mr Fowlie was the President of the Young Farmers Association in Anglesey. She said that Mr Fowlie was a renowned pig breeder and was always ready to give advice and guidance during pig judging competitions within the Young Farmers activities. The Leader sympathised with Mr Fowlie’s family and especially his sons and young granddaughter.
Councillor Bryan Owen paid tribute to Mr Fowlie as a close friend and former Leader of the Council. Councillor Owen said that whilst Mr Fowlie only had 7 acres of land he became a renowned pig breeder and exhibitor and achieved his lifetime ambition in winning the Queen’s Gold Cup at the Royal Welsh Show. He further said that Mr Fowlie received the accolade of President of the Royal Welsh Show two years ago. As a politician Mr Fowlie was a good ambassador for the Island and was able to speak to anyone who came into contact with him.
Condolences were extended to any Member of the Council or staff who had suffered bereavement.
Members and Officers stood in silent tribute as a mark of their respect and sympathy.