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04/12/2015
SDLP MLA Pat Ramsey To Retire
SDLP MLA Pat Ramsey has announced he is to retire at the end of this year.
The Foyle MLA will also step down as SDLP Chief Whip.
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood said: "Pat Ramsey represents everything that is good and decent about local politics. Over 30 years in politics and 20 more in community work, Pat has demonstrated himself to be an honest and dedicated public representative.
"Pat's enormous work for people with disabilities, his efforts to improve life for those with diabetes and his unflinching dedication to helping the most vulnerable has made an indelible impact on the lives of so many. His legacy will live long in the memory of those he has helped in Derry an across the North.
"As the SDLP's parliamentary group whip, Pat has been at the heart of our business in the Assembly. Always firm but fair, his contribution has been immeasurable and will be deeply missed."
(CD/JP)
The Foyle MLA will also step down as SDLP Chief Whip.
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood said: "Pat Ramsey represents everything that is good and decent about local politics. Over 30 years in politics and 20 more in community work, Pat has demonstrated himself to be an honest and dedicated public representative.
"Pat's enormous work for people with disabilities, his efforts to improve life for those with diabetes and his unflinching dedication to helping the most vulnerable has made an indelible impact on the lives of so many. His legacy will live long in the memory of those he has helped in Derry an across the North.
"As the SDLP's parliamentary group whip, Pat has been at the heart of our business in the Assembly. Always firm but fair, his contribution has been immeasurable and will be deeply missed."
(CD/JP)
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