Mr. Speaker, York—Simcoe has a story to tell. Together, we have shown incredible spirit and resilience in the face of great challenges this past year. I would like to take this opportunity to highlight some of the unsung heroes of my community.
Teenagers Sarah and Emily Dahlgren from Bradford are two such heroes. They raised $50,000 dollars for the local food bank through hard work and by inspiring the entire community. Bob Goodlad from Keswick Flowers and Gifts was a shining light on Mother’s Day last year when he helped provide flowers to residents of a local senior’s home with the assistance of John Benyik from York EMS. The Bailey family from Bailey’s Homestead provided meals for front-line workers when they were needed most.
Of course we recognize the food bank and shelter workers, as well as the countless small businesses owners who are giving back, even while fighting to keep their businesses alive, including the restaurant owners and farmers who are feeding the hungry. These inspiring individuals and our community are what give me hope as 2021 gets under way.