Mr. Speaker, I would like to pay tribute to Elvire Adé, who died on May 1, 2003. Born in 1919, Elvire had nine children. She was widowed at age 40, when her youngest child was only three months old. With her sewing machine and the sacrifices she made, she ensured that her children would have a good education.
As I did in the Quebec National Assembly, I would like to pay tribute to her in the House of Commons of Canada, in the language she used to pass on her values.
[The hon. member spoke in Creole and provided the following translation:]
Elvire, I always wear your ring to remind me of all the sacrifices you made for your children.
You had to get down on your knees to bring me into the world. Thank you for the faith you had in me. I will always honour you.
[Translation]
I am privileged to pay tribute in the House today to Elvire Adé Dubourg, my beloved mother.