Honouring Senator Chalifoux

Notes for Hon. David Kilgour

Member of Parliament for Edmonton Southeast

On the occasion of Senator Thelma Chalifoux,s retirement

Morinville, Alberta

February 6, 2004

Ladies and Gentlemen:

Our dear friend Thelma is unique in so many ways.

1-                 Which retiring senator ever had so many send off parties and standing ovations as she did in recent weeks?

2-                 Which senator ever had so many friends and advisors?

3-                 Which senator ever faced so much adversity as did the wonderful lady we honour tonight?

4-                 Which senator has done so much for the Métis people and is the only Métis senator?

5-                 Which senator has had more grandchildren (31) and 17 great-grand-children?

One could go on and on.  Suffice to say that we all love you Thelma and hope you’ll continue your life’s work for many more years to come.

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