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By Kent Larsen
Family Values Awards Presented in Perth, Australia
PERTH, AUSTRALIA -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in
Australia awarded three local community leaders Family Values Awards for
their service to Australian parents and children. The awards, presented at
Perth's Warwick Stake Center, recognized the role of Catholic Archbishop
Barry Hickey, Dr. Hamza Amira of the Western Australian Islamic Council and
government leader Cheryl Edwardes in improving the environment for families
in the community. Archbishop Hickey has worked for many years supporting
those affected by many of society's greatest challenges, including unplanned
pregnancy, family breakdown and drug abuse, says the Church's public affairs
director in Perth, Philip Baker. Dr. Amira was recognized for his role in
supporting families in Western Australia through many years of active
community involvement. And Mrs. Edwardes, who is a member of the West
Australia state parliament, is active in community causes and has supported
family and moral causes in the legislature. The Church started the Family
Values Awards program in 1995, recognizing the efforts of 17 community
leaders during that time.
Source:
Community awards recognize service based on family values
LDS Church News 6Oct01 D1
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