Premium Content Subscriber only 2021's Senior Citizen of the Year Pamela Lane has endured both good and bad experiences during almost 30 years living in Ipswich. She played a key role in keeping Ipswich Hospital operating during the devastating 2011 floods, and has played witness to the CBD's continual transformation. Despite the city's many transitional periods, Ms Lane has remained a beloved figure eager to support her adopted home by any means possible. Her town pride was again evident on Wednesday during a ceremony to mark the city's historic 161-year anniversary. Â Mayor Teresa Harding and 2021 Ipswich Citizen of the Year Glen Smith celebrate Ipswichâs 161-year anniversay.