Tim Congratulates County of Strathcona for Communities in Bloom Award

News Release

Tim Uppal, MP

October 20, 2009

For Immediate Release 

 

Strathcona County Lauded in House of Commons

 

Ottawa - Yesterday, MP Tim Uppal made an announcement in the House of Commons congratulating the County of Strathcona on winning the 2009 Communities in Bloom Award.

Speaking in the House, Mr. Uppal stated "in winning this award, the County of Strathcona has been commended for its commitment in promoting ecological preservation, environmental protection, waste-free production and social equity. I join with other community leaders in congratulating the County of Strathcona on their award and a job well done."

 "This recognition is well deserved by the people of Strathcona" said Mr. Uppal said later. "One of my responsibilities as a Member of Parliament is to promote civic pride and strong communities, and I am lucky to have Strathcona as such a wonderful example. I am proud to represent such dedicated and community minded people."

Communities in Bloom is a Canadian, non-profit organization committed to fostering civic pride, to environmental responsibility and to improving quality of life through community participation. The program now includes more than 500 communities across the country and an international challenge involving countries from around the world. This is the first time that Strathcona County has won the award.

A video and the full text of the announcement in the House of Commons is available at: www.timuppal.com.

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