Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 100th anniversary of the Richmond Hill Horticultural Society.
One hundred years ago today, a group of community-minded people got together to help make the village of Richmond Hill more attractive. They were so successful that Richmond Hill came to be known as the Rose Capital of Canada.
Each year the society ensures that baskets and barrels around the town are brimming over with colourful blossoms. Garden tours, workshops, planting projects, flower shows, front garden recognition programs, and an annual award celebration are just some of the activities that it organizes each and every year.
This vibrant volunteer community group has roots that are deeply intertwined with those of the town.
The great town of Richmond Hill is celebrating 140 years this year.
Congratulations to the Richmond Hill Horticultural Society on 100 years of making Richmond Hill so beautiful.