| MR.
BUTLER: |
Mr. Speaker, I am delighted to stand today to
congratulate Mr. Eric Jerrett and the Bay Roberts
Heritage Society on the wonderful occasion of
establishing the Western Union Cable Building in Bay
Roberts as a designated National Historic Site.
This accomplishment has taken many years of
dedication, perseverance and hard work. I can remember
as far back as 1989 when I had the opportunity, along
with Mr. Jim Tee of the Department of Tourism, Culture
and Recreation, and Mr. Eric Jerrett, of visiting the
old Western Union Cable Building, when plans were just
being formed to rescue the crumbling building and
preserve its history.
Mr. Speaker, the Bay Roberts Heritage Society has
worked diligently for the past nineteen years. They
encountered many difficulties along the way, but they
kept going, they kept their dream alive, and they faced
adversity head on.
These dreams came to fruition recently, Mr. Speaker,
when the Western Union Cable Building was designated as
a National Historic Site.
I ask all members of this House to join with me in
congratulating Eric and Betty Jerrett, the Bay Roberts
Heritage Society, and all those individuals who have
contributed and played a very important role in the
success of this project.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. |
