90th birthday of Councillor Abbott Bryning

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That this House congratulates Councillor Abbott Bryning on his 90th birthday; thanks him for his 54 continuous years of service as a Lancaster City Councillor; recognises his leadership roles in the city including his time as Leader of Lancaster City Council and his two terms as Mayor; pays tribute to his work in 2015 leading a campaign to promote the rights and welfare of older citizens, in partnership with Lancashire Welfare Rights Service; and praises that campaign's success at ensuring over-75s were contacted and offered a free check of their benefit entitlements; and wishes him many happy returns.