Mr. Speaker, I am proud to pay tribute to an outstanding constituent of Stormont--Dundas--South Glengarry and a great Canadian.
Sultan Jessa came to Canada from Tanzania in 1973 and settled in Cornwall. Since then he has been a tireless and dedicated volunteer, an outstanding journalist, and a mainstay of several service clubs. In 1979 he was named Cornwall's Citizen of the Year.
Sultan Jessa is renowned for his outstanding fundraising abilities, boundless energy and commitment to his community. His efforts have benefited such organizations as the Children's Treatment Centre, the Cornwall Regional Art Gallery and Big Brothers and Big Sisters, among many others. As president of the Cornwall Multicultural Council and the Ontario Folk Arts Multicultural Council, Sultan has fostered solidarity among diverse cultural groups.
I am fortunate to count Sultan among my friends, and the entire Cornwall community is blessed by his outstanding leadership and generosity of spirit.
Congratulations Sultan Jessa.