Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate this year's recipients of the Grimsby and District Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year awards.
Reverend Jim Dowden has been involved in a wide variety of volunteer tasks and is perhaps best known through his recent work with Grimsby's hospital action committee where Jim's vision and endurance were well illustrated.
Jim's ability to enrich the fabric of the community no matter what he does sets a high standard for community service. His leadership combines vision and compassion and he is a most deserving recipient of the Citizen of the Year award.
Michelle Alfieri has been named the junior citizen of the year for her contribution to a variety of worthwhile causes, including the Canadian Cancer Society and the West Lincoln Memorial Hospital. Michelle has juggled her volunteer work with an active sports schedule and a part time job. All this while maintaining a grade point average of 90%. She has received early acceptance from McMaster University where she plans to study biochemical engineering and medicine.
My best wishes to the recipients.