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RECOGNITION OF JEAN-MAURICE PIGEON, GARY MINER AND PHIL GEORGE, THE RECIPIENTS OF THE GOVERNOR GENERAL OF CANADA SOVEREIGN’S MEDAL FOR VOLUNTEERS
Mayor Lehman recognized Jean-Maurice Pigeon, Gary Miner and Phil George as the three recipients of the Governor General of Canada Sovereign’s Medals for Volunteers. He noted that the Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers recognizes the exceptional volunteer achievements of Canadians from across the country in a wide range of fields. Mayor Lehman introduced Robert Warman to recognize the Recipients.
Mr. Warman provided the history and background of Veteran’s Club of Barrie noting the Club was founded by a group of World War I Veterans in 1938.
Mr. Warman and Lieutenant Colonel William Sergeant provided an overview on the exceptional achievements of the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteer Recipients, Jean-Maurice Pigeon, Gary Miner and Phil George.
Mayor Lehman congratulated Gary Miner, Phil George and Jean-Maurice Pigeon in receiving the Governor General of Canada Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers and presented each of them with their medal and certificate.