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Hats off to one of our finest politicians

Dec 20, 2012 Letters

 

 

DEAR EDITOR,
We live in an age here in Guyana when persons are hindered one way or the other in giving their honest points of view.
It would appear depending on location/s one is not free to give his/her honest feeling on things current or past, but I want to break the shackles that imprison people’s minds to being “Yes people”.
Toward this end I must highlight a wonderful woman who has been a politician for almost all her adult life. I know, because she lived in the same Village and Street where I resided as a youth.
This woman is hated by many despite her kindness and sacrifices made for several communities around the length and breadth of Guyana. To me, she is a star that shines in difficult times for those who need relief and light.
However, some have bitten this very hand that fed them, have created strife, threatened her and even fire-bombed her residence, yet she continues to soldier on fearlessly.
Supporting all the communities she has targeted for improvement, she is the National head of the Community Development Council. She manages groups in places like Linden, Buxton, Agricola, Sophia and many more. She penetrates racial, religious and political barriers to accomplish her goals; her office is one of the few public offices that persons can visit freely and get help as individuals, family and community.
She is a woman of grace and mercy, never flinches under pressure, and is able to verbally contend for herself in a very fiery manner.
We need to give flowers while people are alive and kicking and should not wait until one passes away and then turn the compliments that are for the living into a eulogy.
Mrs Philomena Sahoye-Shury is a woman among women, a community activist that I can compare to a just few. She possesses a passion and exuberance that brings laughter and joy to her face when those who had been in distress are helped.
I am grateful that Mrs Sahoye-Shury doesn’t look for personal glory and only boasts when those she sets out to assist are made comfortable.
I would urge all the Community Development Councils around Guyana to pay tribute to this living legend.
About the community where I live, Mrs Sahoye-Shury has aided personally with development/improvement.
She is disappointed when targets are not met and would let words fly as she gives vent to her disappointment. She continues to looks for ways that will better the lives of the aged and young.
She soldiers on; replacing the zinc sheets on the roof of a senior citizen, attending funerals, organizing medical clinics, and officiating in the launching of non government organizations, purchasing water tanks, making monetary inputs to the playfield and basketball courts.
Hats off to one of our finest politicians, the Lord bless you with longer life.
Ivan John

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