Mr. Speaker, on January 6 the people of St. Albert, Albertans and indeed all Canadians lost a dear friend in the Hon. Lois Hole, the 15th Lieutenant-Governor of the province of Alberta.
Lois Hole represented the best of St. Albert to Alberta, Canada and to the world. Her legendary abilities to touch so many will be remembered with fondness, especially in her roles as a successful businesswoman, an accomplished author, a passionate advocate for libraries and literacy, and a dedicated supporter of the arts.
As we pay tribute to Lois Hole, we also welcome Norman Kwong to the office of Lieutenant-Governor. The “China Clipper” distinguished himself as the first Chinese Canadian to play in the Canadian Football League and had an outstanding football career. After his days in sport, he continued to set himself apart with a remarkable career in business and in the community.
He will be well suited to fill the role as Her Majesty the Queen's representative in Alberta.