Joan Guénault's 50 years service to Samaritans

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That this House celebrates 50 years of Lancaster Samaritans and particularly commends Joan Guénault, a founder member of the branch, for her five decades of commitment to this charity; notes that in her 50 years’ service, Joan has not only taken between 8,000 and 10,000 calls but has also contributed to the smooth running and good reputation of the Lancaster branch, the north west region, and Samaritans as a whole; further congratulates Joan on receiving the Platinum Champion Award and welcomes her continued commitment to supporting others and in particular distressed callers; and commends the work of the Samaritans who are trained to actively listen to callers and support them as they themselves find a glimmer of a way forward.