Mr. Speaker, sometimes one outstanding act of courage and commitment stands out and brings to prominence national issues as no spoken or written word can. Such is the case of the completion of a 20-day marathon swim by Fin Donnelly of Coquitlam who on September 24 completed a mammoth swim down the Fraser River. He completed the arduous 1,325 kilometre journey in 20 days.
Fin Donnelly's "Swim For Life" was a personal campaign to raise awareness about environmental abuse of the Fraser River and the need to protect this unique waterway. In his 20-day journey Fin kept up a gruelling pace in spite of personal and natural obstacles.
In dedicating his swim to the need to preserve our waters against pollution abuse, Fin has challenged individuals, businesses and governments that may be part of the problem to become part of the solution.
I join with my constituents in recognizing this young man's courage and commitment in preserving one of Canada's great natural resources, the Fraser River.