Mr. Speaker, 40 years ago, in 1972, the city and parish of Saint-Eustache amalgamated to become a single entity.
In order to acknowledge the important contribution made by the seniors of Saint-Eustache, a founders ball is being planned for August 25.
I would like to congratulate Johanne Dupuis of the Les Cours du Moulin retirement residence and the city's community leadership service on this wonderful initiative to highlight our heritage.
The first mayor of the amalgamated city, Guy Bélisle, will lead the celebration, which will also serve as a fundraiser for the Fondation Émile-Z-Laviolette, a foundation that supports various anti-poverty organizations in the Deux-Montagnes RCM.
The people of Saint-Eustache are fortunate to live in a city that is so rich in culture and history.
I invite all my constituents to take part in this event in order to pay tribute to the founders of Saint-Eustache and to celebrate our city.