Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honour two residents of Victoria county who have been recently recognized on the international scene: Dr. Ron Stewart and Leon Dubinsky.
Dr. Ron Stewart, from my hometown, was recently awarded the James O. Page/Journal of Emergency Medical Services Award . He is the first physician outside the United States to receive that award. This award recognizes individuals who exhibit drive and a tenacious effort to develop improved emergency medical service systems.
Our good family friend, Leon Dubinsky, has also been recognized. A Holocaust memorial observance held in Sydney paid tribute to Leon's song We Rise Again, which he composed in 1985. Dubinsky was presented the March of the Living Canada award.
Year after year, Leon's song is sung by Canadian participants of the March of the Living, a program that brings students together from all over the world to Poland to study the history of the Holocaust. Uncle Newman would be proud.
I ask all my colleagues to join me in congratulating Leon Dubinsky and Dr. Ron Stewart on their worldly accomplishments.