September 22, 2009
MLA Bloy Pays Tribute to Burnaby Volunteers in Legislature

VICTORIA – Burnaby-Lougheed MLA Harry Bloy rose in the Legislature today to pay tribute to Burnaby volunteers.

“Many volunteers and many groups make Burnaby the great city it is, and I'd like to just mention a few today,” said Bloy.

“We have the Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion, which helps residents with developmental disabilities. It was a pleasure to attend their annual summer barbecue again this year and to meet their outstanding volunteers like Gerry Juzenas and their executive director, Richard Faucher.

“Burnaby Family Life with their executive director Jeannie Fyke and great volunteer Donna Cheltenham.

“South Burnaby Neighbourhood House helps many residents to get support and services. At their annual barbecue, I had the pleasure of talking to Antonia Beck, their executive director, RCMP superintendent Rick Taylor and Burnaby fire chief Bob Cook, along with many local residents.

“Kensington Park Fun Days is a highlight of every summer,” added Bloy. “They have excellent volunteers, like Ken and Lou Ryan, who make sure that it's always enjoyable for Burnaby families. This fair always features a lot of local community groups like Scouting and Guiding.

“As always, the Korean Heritage Festival was also terrific, with great music and dance and drumming from local groups and from Paju Korea. The festival was started by Michael Hwang and was also attended by the first Canadian senator of Korean heritage, Senator Yonah Martin.

“In addition to these groups, Burnaby is fortunate to have other great groups like the Rotary, the Lions, the Kinsmen and the Optimist Club, of which I am a founding member,” said Bloy. “All of these groups make such a profound difference in our communities, and it includes all the sporting groups.”

“I would like to ask the members of this House to give a hand to all these groups and individuals who make Burnaby a great place to live,” concluded Bloy.

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