Women of Excellence

Mr. Speaker, London, Ontario has produced many notable Canadians over time and the tradition continues.

This year, the YMCA of Western Ontario is honouring several remarkable Londoners with Women of Excellence Awards.

Each of these women has given of themselves for the betterment of others in our London community in specific fields.  They include:

         Joy Warkentin for Education, Training and Development,

         Karen Pincombe for Arts, Culture and Heritage,

         Marlene McGrath for Business, Professions and Trades,

         Jean Wright for Community, Volunteerism and Humanity,

         Sandra Cooper-Ryder for Sport, Fitness and Recreation,

         Dr. Sagantha Ganapathy for Health, Science and Technology,

         Nicole Seymour was recognized as a Young Woman of Excellence, and,

         Joan Francolini was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award

These women make a positive difference in the lives of hundreds of Londoners every day. 

To these women, on behalf of all Londoners whose lives you have touched and from this House of Commons, let me sincerely thank you and congratulate you on your achievements, and for caring.