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The trees commemorate the Platinum Jubilee of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II and acknowledges her 70 years of service as Australia`s Head of State. 

Elizabeth II (21 April 1926 – 8 September 2022) was Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms from 6 February 1952 until her death in 2022. She was queen regnant of 32 sovereign states during her lifetime, and was head of state of 15 realms at the time of her death. Her reign of 70 years and 214 days was the longest of any British monarch and the longest verified reign of any female monarch in history.  

Knox City Council Mayor, Cr Susan Laukens, has released a statement acknowledging the passing of Queen Elizabeth II:

Today, the City of Knox joins with the rest of Australia and the Commonwealth in mourning the recent passing of Queen Elizabeth II, who was a remarkable woman. As our head of state, she has provided great continuity and stability for Australia for 70 years. It is this stability that the City of Knox is built on.

I understand that within our Knox community there are many different views on the Monarchy. But regardless of each of our political views, today is about honouring a woman who lived a life of selfless service.

Queen Elizabeth II had a strong love for Australia and she visited Victoria 11 times. The tributes we have seen since her passing have shown she was well respected and that many Australians are feeling her loss deeply.

Earlier this year two community groups in Knox, First Friends of Dandenong Creek and the Rotary Club of Rowville Lysterfield, received Federal Government grants to plant trees for the Queen’s Jubilee. This year and next year trees are being planted along Corhanwarrabul and Dandenong Creeks in Knoxfield. The planting of these trees will serve as a lasting tribute to The Queen and will leave a legacy for Knox residents to enjoy into the future.

May Queen Elizabeth rest in peace
miragenews.com, 22 September 2022.

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