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Mr. Speaker, retired registered nurse Ada Simms of
Clarke’s Beach was recently presented with the
Centennial Award by the Canadian Nurses Association.
The Centennial Awards were presented to honour
exceptional registered nurses who made a positive impact
on nursing and on the lives and health of Canadians.
Ms Simms retired in 1993 after a long list of
accomplishments over her distinguished forty-year
career.
She was one of the first nurses in the Province to
complete a postgraduate diploma, received her bachelor
of nursing degree from McGill University in 1959, her
Master of Health Services Administration from the
University of Alberta, and since her retirement, her
Master of Theological Studies from Queen’s Theological
College in 2003.
Ms Simms has served on various committees and
associations within her profession. In 1999, her
services to the public were recognized by the Governor
General of Canada, when she was named Serving Sister of
the Order of St. John of Jerusalem. Truly a pioneer in
an era when it was known as a man’s world.
Humbled by being selected by her colleagues, her
quote was "I’m sure there are many more worthier
than I."
Mr. Speaker, I ask all hon. members to join me in
extending congratulations to Ms Ada Simms for her many
contributions to the profession of nursing.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. |
