Mr. Speaker, this past Monday I was saddened to learn of the death of a great Canadian and a constituent of Okanagan-Similkameen-Merritt.
Eric Reilly knew this country well. He was politically wise and his efforts are well known in my riding as a Reform pioneer, an organizer, a man who introduced scores of new members to the Reform Party of Canada. He did this for the love of his country and for the future of his children, his grandchildren and their children.
Eric was a fourth generation Canadian born in Dauphin, Manitoba, 82 years ago. He passed away peacefully on October 16, 1995. Eric Reilly is survived by his loving wife of over 50 years, Nora, four children and eight grandchildren.
During the last months of Eric's life he wrote his autobiography The Life of Reilly , tracing his early years. But his greatest memories were of his family. He wrote:
The only thing you have left, regardless of how much money you have accumulated, is your family. I will be leaving a fortune.
To Nora Reilly and the family the House offers our sincerest condolences.