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23/06/2015
UUP Expresses 'Deep Sadness' Over Death Of John Hanna
The Ulster Unionist Party has expressed deep sadness after its former Councillor, John Hanna, was killed in a collision in Co Antrim on Monday.
Mr Hanna, 66, was killed in a crash on the Ballinlea Road in Ballintoy at around 3.45pm.
Upper Bann MLA Jo-Anne Dobson said: "It was with an immense sense of shock and deep sadness that I learnt of the passing of my esteemed colleague and friend John Hanna. John was a good and decent public servant who represented the people of Banbridge District, and especially his beloved Scarva, as a proud and loyal Ulster Unionist Councillor over many decades.
"I spent last Thursday evening in John's company with the members of RBP 1000 at the launch of the Royal 13th at Scarva and know that he was, as always, looking forward to taking part in this year's event.
"While John is no longer with us his long legacy of public service will live on. As a community in Banbridge we will miss him dearly.
"I send my sincere sympathies to John's wife Joan and his entire family circle at this incredibly sad time."
Upper Bann MLA Sam Gardiner said: "John was an exceptional public servant who worked night and day for the benefit of his constituents. In a career stretching over two decades he made a massive contribution to the area of Banbridge and its residents. My deepest sympathies go to John’s wife, wider family circle and friends at this most difficult time."
(CD)
Mr Hanna, 66, was killed in a crash on the Ballinlea Road in Ballintoy at around 3.45pm.
Upper Bann MLA Jo-Anne Dobson said: "It was with an immense sense of shock and deep sadness that I learnt of the passing of my esteemed colleague and friend John Hanna. John was a good and decent public servant who represented the people of Banbridge District, and especially his beloved Scarva, as a proud and loyal Ulster Unionist Councillor over many decades.
"I spent last Thursday evening in John's company with the members of RBP 1000 at the launch of the Royal 13th at Scarva and know that he was, as always, looking forward to taking part in this year's event.
"While John is no longer with us his long legacy of public service will live on. As a community in Banbridge we will miss him dearly.
"I send my sincere sympathies to John's wife Joan and his entire family circle at this incredibly sad time."
Upper Bann MLA Sam Gardiner said: "John was an exceptional public servant who worked night and day for the benefit of his constituents. In a career stretching over two decades he made a massive contribution to the area of Banbridge and its residents. My deepest sympathies go to John’s wife, wider family circle and friends at this most difficult time."
(CD)
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