Ovid Jackson on The Late Eddie Sargent

In the House of Commons on February 13th, 1998. See this statement in context.

The Late Eddie SargentStatements By Members

February 13th, 1998 / 11 a.m.

Bruce—Grey Ontario

Liberal

Ovid Jackson LiberalParliamentary Secretary to President of the Treasury Board

Mr. Speaker, today I rise to pay tribute to an outstanding Liberal politician who fought for the little guy at every turn of the road.

Eddie Sargent, former mayor of Owen Sound and former MPP from my riding, passed away January 28, 1998 at the age of 82. Eddie Sargent's political career spanned more than four decades. He was Owen Sound's mayor four times and was elected to the provincial legislature in 1963 and retired in 1987.

Eddie fought aggressively for his constituents. No problem was too big or too small. He put so much into life. He was a man with a heart and we will miss him.

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