Mr. Speaker, I want to pay tribute to Georges Gagné, who has spent 60 years of his life serving the people of Delson, in Montérégie.
A municipal councillor from 1949 to 1973, he served nine consecutive terms as mayor of Delson, from 1973 to 2009.
His longstanding commitment to political life and the excellence with which he served make him a real model of perseverance for all elected representatives in his area and all across Quebec.
Among his achievements was the creation of the Delson industrial park, which today is home to more than 250 businesses.
On behalf of all my constituents, I want to thank Mr. Gagné for everything he has done for our community and wish him a happy retirement.