Mr. Speaker, on April 4, the community of Saint‑Paulin said goodbye to one of its leading citizens, Claude Frappier.
First elected to council in 2004, his dedication to the common good motivated him to take on the position of acting mayor in November 2020. Re-elected as mayor on 2021, he discharged his duties with unprecedented diligence, determination and dedication until illness forced him to step away from the position.
Everyone admired Mr. Frappier. Always attentive to the needs of others, open-minded and generous, he will long be remembered by the people of the RCM of Maskinongé, as evidenced by the impressive number of people who came to pay their respects on April 4.
Mr. Frappier was a model of engagement and devotion to the betterment of his community, and I am grateful to him.