Madam Speaker, the mark of a quality Canadian is the amount of service and time an individual puts in toward others, service above self one might say.
We are here to pay tribute to a former parliamentarian and a man of service, Mr. Rod Webb, and I am honoured to speak on behalf of my Reform colleagues.
Throughout his life Mr. Webb set an example to everyone of what a community oriented, caring individual should be. His life was one of a quality small businessman, giving service to others. From his career in the RCAF during World War II from 1940 to 1945 to his long standing career on the Norwood council and as a parliamentarian in this place from 1959 to 1968, he was always a helpful individual who got involved in causes he believed in.
On behalf of the Reform Party caucus I would like to extend our condolences to Mr. Webb's family. I am sure he will be sorely missed but his loving memory will live on and on in the House of Commons.