Dr Betty Marks is thanked in Canberra Parliament
ON MONDAY retired Murwillumbah doctor Dr Betty James was paid a tribute to in Canberra's Parliament.
Member for Richmond, Justine Elliot spoke of Dr Marks who retired recently after a 66-year career in medicine.
"As Dr Betty said recently, it was a love of her patients that is what has kept her working to the age of 90.
"She has looked after some local families for four generations.
"Long-time patients say it is not out of the ordinary for 'Dr Betty' to call them from the surgery at 9 pm to deliver test results," Mrs Elliot said.
"So, Dr Betty, on behalf of the people of Richmond I thank you for your wonderful service to our community and wish you all the best in retirement."
MP Elliot also quoted the Tweed Daily News: "I would like to finish with Dr Betty's words from one of the weekend papers:
"There are many wonderful people who get cancers, who get terrible pains and indignities.
"But if you can help in any way possible, as a friend and as a doctor, and that's mostly what GPs are, I think, it is a great privilege."
A retirement dinner to celebrate Dr Marks will be held on Saturday at Murwillumbah Golf Club.
