Mr. Speaker, last month over 2,500 young athletes from across the province came together in Guelph for the 1998 Ontario Summer Games. It was a wonderful chance to showcase our community. I must say that Guelph—Wellington did shine.
The theme for the games was “Reach for your dreams” and Ontario's best young athletes did just that. With the support of their fellow competitors, families and hundreds of spectators, these athletes broke records, set personal bests and created memories that will last a lifetime.
I would like to congratulate the city of Guelph, the organizers of the games, general manager Tim Mau, and especially the nearly 1,800 volunteers who came from all over our great community.
This wonderful spirit of volunteerism and community involvement is part of what makes Guelph—Wellington the best place to live in Canada.