Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the late Dr. Geraldine Browning, a prominent and beloved member of our community in Kings—Hants, who passed away on December 31, 2025.
Born and raised in the historic African Nova Scotian community of East Preston, Geraldine began her career in nursing in Montreal before meeting her husband, Orval. Together they raised nine children and lived a military life before moving to and building a house in Gibson Woods. Faith was a cornerstone of Geraldine's life, and Sundays at the Browning household were spent at the United Baptist Church, where she was a prominent member of the congregation.
Despite living a busy life, Geraldine consistently gave back to her community. She led several key organizations supporting the African Nova Scotian community, including the Black Cultural Society, the Black Business Initiative and the Valley African Nova Scotia Development Association, VANSDA. For her public service, Geraldine was awarded the Order of Nova Scotia, an honorary doctorate degree from Acadia University and the Queen's diamond and platinum jubilee medals.
Geraldine made a difference in this world and will be dearly missed. I extend my condolences to Geraldine's family and the broader community on her passing.