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I rise today to offer congratulations to Garreth
Kippenhuck, a Grade 8 student at William Gillett Academy
in Charlottetown. Garreth recently received the overall
award in the 2008 Heritage Day Poster Contest. This
contest recognizes young people’s efforts to preserve
and promote our heritage in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Mr. Speaker, Garreth’s poster was chosen from over
300 submissions from thirty schools across the Province.
His winning poster was entitled "Battle Harbour"
and depicted a beautiful painting of the Harbour.
The award was presented by Robert Parsons, Vice-Chair
of the Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Also on hand was the Minister of Tourism, Mr. Clyde
Jackman. Mr. Speaker, the presentations took place on
February 18 at Winterholme.
There were several other young people from across the
Province who were also recognized for their efforts and,
Mr. Speaker, I want to acknowledge them. They were:
Jarrod Sharpe of Upper Island Cove; Jakob Walsh of
Clarenville; and Emily Synard of Rushoon. All of them
were first place in their respective categories as well.
Mr. Speaker, it was an honour to see Garreth and the
other young people show such an appreciation and pride
for our heritage, and to see them be recognized as they
so aptly deserve.
Mr. Speaker, I want to congratulate Garreth, and all
of those who participated, for a tremendous job, and I
ask all members in this House to join with me in
extending to them our congratulations on participating
and winning the 2008 Heritage Day Poster Contest. |
