Mr. Speaker, I rise in the House today to pay tribute to a constituent, Elaine Strawbridge.
Presently Ms. Strawbridge is participating with 50 fellow Canadians in Bike L.A., a fundraising bike tour to support the Habitat for Humanity Organization.
The 4,000-kilometre bike trek began in Winnipeg on May 20 and is travelling through six states for 30 days before reaching
the California destination. Local churches along the route are providing meals and lodging to the cyclists.
Through her participation, Ms. Strawbridge hopes to raise $25,000 for the local Habitat for Humanity Organization. This non-profit organization builds affordable housing for low income families through volunteer work.
I commend Ms. Strawbridge and all Bike L.A. participants for their commitment to helping those less fortunate. On behalf of all Canadians I wish Ms. Strawbridge a safe and successful trip.