Staff at Moray Council praised for their Covid efforts by Lord Lieutenants
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Staff at Moray Council have received an official letter of commendation praising their efforts since the beginning of the pandemic.
Seymour Monro and Andy Simpson, who are the Lord Lieutenants of Moray and Aberdeenshire respectively, wrote the letter jointly as a way of saying thank-you.
It reads: "As Her Majesty The Queen’s representatives, we would like to thank you for the wonderful contribution you have made to the people of Moray and Banffshire during the anxious and challenging times of the covid-19 pandemic.
"The contribution made by so many people and organisations to help others during the pandemic has been outstanding and uplifting.
"Everyone has really pulled together.
"The extraordinary effort, thoughtful innovations, superb cooperation, selfless service, and devotion to duty has been magnificent and truly inspirational.
"Countless individuals have volunteered, whilst others have gone above and beyond what is expected of them in their normal place of work.
"We are delighted to send you this Letter of Commendation as a mark of our appreciation."
Shona Morrison, Moray Council's convenor, expressed pleasure that the local authority's staff had been recognised and thanked for their efforts.
She said: "Going into the third year of the pandemic, with many services still running under emergency response circumstances, I hope this gives staff a boost as they continue to keep the council operating.
"We’re by no means out the other side of this pandemic yet and I add my thanks to those of the Lords-Lieutenant to all council staff going the extra mile at work while keeping themselves, their families and colleagues safe."
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