For Release - January 27, 2009
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Courtesy: Western News
MP Holder to recognize Angus McKenzie
in Parliament
Audio available via MP3 file
OTTAWA-
January 27, 2009 – Member of Parliament Ed Holder will rise in the
House of Commons shortly after 2PM today to recognize Angus
McKenzie. Mr. McKenzie,
a very prominent individual in the London area, passed away on
January 19th.
“It will be a
great honour for me to express the sorrow our City feels for the
loss of Angus McKenzie.
He was also a good friend of mine, so I expect it will be quite
emotional for me to rise on the floor of the House of Commons and
pay tribute to this great Londoner,” said Ed Holder.
The statement,
which will be available live via CPAC, reads as follows:
“Mr. Speaker, on January 19th,
2009 the citizens of London lost a tremendous community hero.
I lost my very dear friend,
Angus McKenzie. His 82
years with us was too short. He was a successful lawyer and a
founding partner with McKenzie Lake Law Firm.
Angus was a giant in terms of
community service; a legend who cannot be replaced.
He helped most every charity in
London and more importantly, thoughtfully challenged others to do
the same. He brought out the best in us and elevated our
commitment to community.
All the while, Angus was a true
gentleman….very gracious….very humble.
His involvement will be deeply
missed, yet his enduring influence will be the living legacy of
community leaders he inspired. This was his great gift to us.
On behalf of London and Canada,
I wish to thank his wife
Jean and their children - Kate, Carol and Ian. They sacrificed so much so that we could spend time with Angus.
We’ll miss you dear friend.”
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