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PRESENTATION TO VAL BRUCKER OF THE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FROM THE ONTARIO HERITAGE TRUST'S 2012 HERITAGE COMMUNITY RECOGNITION PROGRAM
Mayor Lehman presented Val Brucker with a Certificate of Achievement from the Ontario Heritage Trust's 2012 Heritage Community Recognition Program in recognition of Mr. Brucker's volunteer contributions to preserving, protecting and promoting community heritage. Mayor explained that he has known Mr. Brucker personally for many years. He provided a biography of Mr. Brucker highlighting his community involvement with and passion for various heritage projects. Mayor Lehman acknowledged Mr. Brucker's goal for the City to create a museum to showcase Barrie's historical artifacts.
Mr. Brucker expressed his appreciation for receiving the Certificate of Achievement and acknowledged both the Barrie Historical Association and the Heritage Barrie Committee for their efforts within the community. Mr. Brucker presented Mayor Lehman with two bricks from the original City Hall building noting that one brick was from the main building in 1856 and the other from the addition 1877.
Mayor Lehman thanked Mr. Brucker for the bricks and noted that they will be placed in a prominent position where people will be able to view them.