Mr. Speaker, as Parliament reconvenes, I wish you and all members a productive session. I also want to pay tribute to someone who made a profound impact on Sherbrooke.
Mural artist Serge Malenfant passed away on July 11. He was a happy, audacious and dedicated man whom I had the pleasure of knowing personally. He was one of Sherbrooke's most talented artists and he had a deep love for our city. He showed that love by making Sherbrooke's walls his canvas.
His trompe-l'oeil murals adorn the streets of Sherbrooke and make the downtown into a real open-air art gallery. Some of these unique works of art tell the story of our region, while others disguise the doors of elevators in seniors' care facilities to prevent residents from wandering off.
This friend of the arts has left behind much more than just murals. He left a part of himself in our city. I want to express my deepest condolences to his wife, Julie, and to his family and friends. Serge Malenfant helped make Sherbrooke a city that leaves a lasting impression, and his work will continue to do just that for a long time to come.