Mr. Speaker, last Monday, the House paid tribute to Carlo Rossi, a man who played an important role in the riding of Bourassa. Since I was not here, I would now like to pay homage to him.
Our former colleague, Carlo Rossi, died on April 11, after a lengthy illness.
Mr. Rossi was first elected as the member for Bourassa in 1979. He had joined the Montreal urban community's police force in 1948, and was a criminal investigator with the rank of lieutenant from 1971 to 1979. He had a reputation as one of the best negotiators in hostage-taking incidents.
Mr. Rossi was awarded the silver medal by the Queen, and he received the gold medal of the Canadian Bankers Association, in addition to being the recipient of the merit award of the Kiwanis and Rotary clubs.
The former member for Bourassa, who was also vice-president of Carrefour Jeunesse Rosemont, was first elected to the House of Commons in 1979, and re-elected in 1980 and 1984. He was appointed parliamentary secretary to the Minister of State for Multiculturalism on March 1, 1982, and became acting whip in 1984.
Carlo Rossi will be remembered as a tireless worker who was very involved in his community. We offer our sincere condolences to his family and friends.
So long, Carlo.