Mr. Speaker, last week in North Bay we bid farewell to one of our most remarkable and respected citizens, former mayor Jack Burrows.
Jack was a “gentleman's gentleman”. He was active in so many aspects of North Bay life and made the community a better place.
Jack was a successful businessman, an avid sportsman, and a community builder, who knew no bounds in assisting his fellow citizens. He was a devoted family man and took pride in the beautiful family he and his wife Elaine created. Jack was a “father knows best” type of guy who graciously extended that solid judgment for the benefit of all members of the community, always for the greater good.
Jack devoted fifteen years to municipal politics, including nine years as mayor. As a close colleague during that time, I personally witnessed his superb leadership, integrity, honesty and true love for people.
Jack Burrows was a one-of-a-kind type of citizen. He was truly a great Canadian. In North Bay, Jack will always be foremost in our hearts.
God bless Jack Burrows.