John Briggs and Ripley Hospital League of Friends

That this House congratulates John Briggs on the occasion of 50 years of voluntary service with Ripley Hospital's League of Friends; thanks him for the service he has offered to the people of Ripley, his fundraising efforts which in the past 24 years have funded improvement projects totalling in excess of £2 million, and his careful stewardship as treasurer and custodian of donations; and looks forward to the continuing success of the Ripley Hospital League of Friends .