Councillor gets honoured with engraved bench
Now, his dedication has earned him a unique recognition, a bench at Lonehill Dog Park with his name engraved on it. This gesture is the brainchild of Jawitz Properties, a Fourways-based estate company that wanted to show appreciation for Foley's tireless efforts on July 16.
'David has been a phenomenal leader in the community and we thought this is the best way to show our community that we are grateful for what he does,' said Ashe Thaver, a candidate property practitioner at the estate company.
Foley, so shy to take credit, thought it was an unnecessary gesture, but also one that got him smiling from ear to ear. 'It is not one person that makes the difference, it is the community. It is the eyes and ears that make Lonehill what it is.'
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Foley said Lonehill is a special place, and that the gesture was totally unexpected, but very much appreciated.
The bench serves as a symbol of the positive impact Foley has had on the community that he serves.
Residents and dog owners alike can now sit and relax in the park, knowing that their councillor has been instrumental in making their neighbourhood a better place.
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