Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to someone with a remarkable professional career. She has been a colleague for six years, but she is now also a friend: Diane Godin, has been a pillar of my office and has played a key role in political life since 1994.
Over the years, she has served five members with remarkable professionalism: Louise Beaudoin, Yves Lessard, Bertrand Saint‑Arnaud, Dave Turcotte and myself.
We like to tease Diane, but she epitomizes being young at heart. Diane is our version of Dominique Michel. Sometimes she talks about retiring, but we remind her that we cannot do without her, and rightly so. She is a rock star when it comes to community connections. Not a day goes by without someone telling me about the incredible service she provides to the public. Her empathy and kindness are her greatest assets.
I thank Diane for her big heart and for the countless lives she has touched. Saint-Jean and Quebec owe her a lot.