Tribute to the life and work of the late former Deputy, Brian Troy
4th November 2020
Following the sad
news that former Deputy, Brian Troy, had passed away on 31 October 2020
following a short illness, the Bailiff, Timothy Le Cocq, paid tribute to him
and his contribution to the Island:
“Mr Troy was first elected
as Deputy of St Saviour Number 2 district in December 1975 and served for eight
years.
"During his time in the States, Mr Troy was an
active member of numerous Committees, including Education, Postal
Administration, Tourism and Public Works. He was Vice President of the Tourism
Committee during the Island’s tourism heyday and President of the Fort Regent
Development Committee from 1978 to 1983. He oversaw its transition into a major
tourist attraction and facility for locals, including the opening of the
Gloucester Hall in 1978, which enabled popular musical and entertainment events
to be staged at the Fort.
"Mr Troy decided to step down from the States in
February 1983 to dedicate more time to his law practice. He came from a large
Jersey family and unlike his brothers, who joined the family building firm
established by his father, he pursued a legal career and ran his own successful
practice at 12 Hill Street. After retiring from his business, he worked for
several years as a Consultant at Viberts. He leaves behind his wife Lynn and
children Sarah and Charles and our thoughts are with them and their families at
this sad time.”
The States Members
held a one-minute silence in tribute to Deputy Troy at the beginning of their meeting
on 2 November.
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