| MR.
PARSONS: |
I rise today to recognize and congratulate Mayor Brian
Button of the Town of Channel-Port aux Basques on
receiving an award from the Department of Municipal
Affairs in recognition of his twelve consecutive years
of service to that community.
Mr. Button was first elected to council in 1993. At
that time he was one of the youngest Deputy Mayors in
the Province. He served as Deputy Mayor for three terms
and was elected Mayor in 2005.
In addition to his duties as Mayor, he has served as
Chair of the Recreation Committee, President of the Port
aux Basques Minor Hockey Association, President of the
Port aux Basques Chamber of Commerce, RCMP Auxiliary
Officer, Secretary of the Kinsmen Club, Member of the
1995 Come Home Year Committee, Member of the Raise the
Bruce Committee, Member of the Cabot 500 Committee,
Member of the RCMP Musical Rides Committee, Member of
Soiree ’98 Committee, Member of the LeGrow Health
Centre Foundation and a Member of the Relay for Life
Committee, which shows his dedication and commitment to
the community.
Mr. Button was born and raised in Port aux Basques.
He is married to the former Shirley Ford and they have
one daughter, Terri-Lynn.
Mr. Speaker, I ask all members of this House to join
with me in extending congratulations to Mayor Brian
Button on receiving this award. All the best to Mayor
Button and his family. |
