Mr. Speaker, I invite my colleagues to join me in extending best wishes for continued success to Canada's oldest and finest furniture manufacture, Gibbard Furniture Shops of Napanee. Gibbard designs and crafts some of the world's finest furniture.
Gibbard furniture can be found abroad in private homes and in more than 70 Canadian embassies. Most recently, Gibbard has expanded into the Japanese marketplace, where the exceptional craftsmanship and quality wood that goes into their furniture is appreciated. Bruce McPherson, Sr., tells me that the Japanese are especially interested in the solid cherry furniture produced in their historic Napanee landmark.
Founded in 1835 by John Gibbard, the company is celebrating 160 years in business. Four generations of Gibbards and, since 1940, two generations of the McPherson family have operated this firm.
Congratulations to them, their predecessors and their talented employees on achieving an exceptional and well-deserved reputation. Please join me in wishing Gibbard Furniture Shops continued success into the next millennium.