Madam Speaker, people do not have to travel far in Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands—Rideau Lakes to find them; they are everywhere. They work late nights and early mornings. They work on weekends and holidays. Many of them have been doing it for decades. We can find them at food banks and churches, farms, fairs and festivals, chambers, committees and boards. They are volunteers.
We would be a shadow of the community we are today if it were not for their good works. They create wonderful experiences for residents and visitors, feed the hungry, minister to those in need and raise funds for worthy causes. Whether it is the thousands of mouths they feed, the hearts they touch, or the smiles they create, they do it because they love our community. We are better for their selflessness
I want to thank all the volunteers in my community. They make the great place we live even greater.