Brossard salutes the volunteer work of seven Brossard residents who have been awarded the Quebec Lieutenant-Governor’s Medal.
Ville de Brossard would like to salute the volunteer work of seven Brossard residents who have been awarded the Médaille du lieutenant-gouverneur du Québec. This honor is awarded to individuals whose volunteer commitment, determination and dedication have had, or continue to have, a positive influence on their community or the Quebec nation.
Brussells recipients of the Québec Lieutenant-Governor’s Medal
- Suzanne Denis | Maison Jolivie and Chorale les Mélodistes
- Mustapha Halimi | Association régionale de soccer de la Rive-Sud (ARSRS)
- Lise Handfield | La Mosaïque
- Francine LaBossière | Salon des métiers d’art
- Pierrette Robitaille | Diocese of Saint-Jean-Longueuil
- Éric Rassart | Club optimiste La Prairie
- Marie Rousseau | Club optimiste La Prairie
Suzanne Denis, Mustapha Halimi, Lise Handfield and Francine LaBossière also received awards for their contributions at the Gala de l’action bénévole de la Ville de Brossard. For her part, Pierrette Robitaille received the town’s highest distinction, the Ordre du mérite, in 2009.
“I’m proud of our great community of volunteers and delighted to see their contribution recognized in this way. The people of Brossard are fortunate to be surrounded by such dedicated and committed people. We join the Honourable J. Michel Doyon, 29th Lieutenant-Governor of Quebec, in congratulating those who, day after day, make a difference in our living environment,” said Doreen Assaad, Mayor of Brossard.
About the Médaille du lieutenant-gouverneur du Québec
Following a tradition established in 1884 by the Honourable Louis-François Rodrigue-Masson, the Lieutenant-Governor’s Medal has been awarded to Quebecers since 2007, in recognition of their social or community commitment and their ability to surpass themselves.
