'21ST BIRTHDAY GREETINGS
PARLIAMENT OF AUSTRALIA
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
13 November, 2003
Dear Simon,
It is with great delight that I write to warmly congratulate you and your family on the special occasion of your 21st Birthday.
This is not just a special day of celebration for your family and friends. It is also a significant day for you. Today is a defining moment in your own real-life adventure.
For generations, it has been the Australian way to celebrate our majority at 21 years. Today you step up to take your part on the world stage as a fully fledged adult. You will find you have responsibilitesas well as rights; you will know challenges as well as opportunities and you will discover that receiving happiness often means giving it to others first.
Whatever your future, whatever your chosen career, remember you are Australian. You were born a winner, whether you know this yet or not. You share in the magnificent inheritance of a gold-clad democracy; you live in freedom in a land of isolated splendor and you touch your cap to no one. In a turbulent world, our Australian democracy is a treasure beyond price. I know you will come to value it greatly.
Today my wish for you on your 21st Birthday, is that all your dreams will come true, Young Aussie.
Warmest regards,
Danna Vale
DANA VALE MP
Federal Member for Hughes
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
13 November, 2003
Dear Simon,
It is with great delight that I write to warmly congratulate you and your family on the special occasion of your 21st Birthday.
This is not just a special day of celebration for your family and friends. It is also a significant day for you. Today is a defining moment in your own real-life adventure.
For generations, it has been the Australian way to celebrate our majority at 21 years. Today you step up to take your part on the world stage as a fully fledged adult. You will find you have responsibilitesas well as rights; you will know challenges as well as opportunities and you will discover that receiving happiness often means giving it to others first.
Whatever your future, whatever your chosen career, remember you are Australian. You were born a winner, whether you know this yet or not. You share in the magnificent inheritance of a gold-clad democracy; you live in freedom in a land of isolated splendor and you touch your cap to no one. In a turbulent world, our Australian democracy is a treasure beyond price. I know you will come to value it greatly.
Today my wish for you on your 21st Birthday, is that all your dreams will come true, Young Aussie.
Warmest regards,
Danna Vale
DANA VALE MP
Federal Member for Hughes