Speech (House debate)

{
    "time": "2020-01-31 11:10:00",
    "attribution": {
        "en": "Ms. Rachael Harder (Lethbridge, CPC)",
        "fr": "Mme Rachael Harder (Lethbridge, PCC)"
    },
    "content": {
        "en": "<p data-HoCid=\"6033644\" data-originallang=\"en\">Madam Speaker, it is an honour for me to rise in the House today to pay tribute to Picture Butte's Citizen of the Year 2020. His name is Mr. Cor Van Raay. Though he is currently one of Canada's top producers in the beef industry, that was not always the case. By casting a vision, taking risks, building partnerships, and with good old-fashioned hard work, he became one of the nation's very best in the industry. </p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"6033645\" data-originallang=\"en\">As an immigrant to Canada, Cor came with very little. He started off as a simple farm labourer, but eventually bought some land. Throughout his journey there were many ups and downs, but his resilience served him well. Cor is not only esteemed for his success in agriculture, but also for his tremendously big heart. </p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"6033646\" data-originallang=\"en\">Cor has generously supported the establishment of three community swimming pools and has contributed millions to the university and college in my community. He recently gave $3.75 million to the YMCA. When asked about his philanthropy, he said, \u201cI believe in sharing. I made good money farming, so I share it.\u201d</p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"6033647\" data-originallang=\"en\">Cor is the salt of the earth. I thank him for selflessly investing in our community and congratulate him.</p>",
        "fr": "<p data-HoCid=\"6033644\" data-originallang=\"en\">Madame la Pr\u00e9sidente, c'est un honneur pour moi d'intervenir \u00e0 la Chambre aujourd'hui pour rendre hommage au citoyen de l'ann\u00e9e 2020 de Picture Butte. Il s'agit de M. Cor Van Raay. Cor est actuellement l'un des plus grands \u00e9leveurs bovins du Canada, mais ce ne fut pas toujours le cas. C'est en \u00e9tablissant une vision, en prenant des risques, en b\u00e2tissant des partenariats et en adoptant le bon vieux principe du dur labeur que Cor est parvenu au sommet de l'industrie bovine canadienne.</p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"6033645\" data-originallang=\"en\">\u00c0 son arriv\u00e9e au pays en tant qu'immigrant, Cor \u00e9tait plut\u00f4t d\u00e9muni. Il a entrepris sa carri\u00e8re comme simple travailleur agricole, puis il a achet\u00e9 des terres. Son cheminement a \u00e9t\u00e9 marqu\u00e9 par bien des hauts et des bas, mais sa r\u00e9silience l'a toujours bien servi. Cor est r\u00e9put\u00e9 non seulement pour sa r\u00e9ussite dans le milieu agricole, mais aussi pour son tr\u00e8s grand c\u0153ur.</p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"6033646\" data-originallang=\"en\">Cor a g\u00e9n\u00e9reusement contribu\u00e9 \u00e0 la construction de trois piscines communautaires et a fait don de plusieurs millions de dollars \u00e0 l'universit\u00e9 et au coll\u00e8ge situ\u00e9s dans ma circonscription. Derni\u00e8rement, il a fait un don de 3,75 millions de dollars au YMCA. Interrog\u00e9 au sujet de sa philanthropie, il a d\u00e9clar\u00e9: \u00ab Je crois au partage. Comme j'ai fait beaucoup d'argent en agriculture, j'aime bien en faire profiter les autres. \u00bb</p>\n<p data-HoCid=\"6033647\" data-originallang=\"en\">Cor est le sel de la terre. Je le remercie et le f\u00e9licite de sa g\u00e9n\u00e9rosit\u00e9 envers la collectivit\u00e9.</p>"
    },
    "url": "/debates/2020/1/31/rachael-thomas-1/",
    "politician_url": "/politicians/rachael-harder/",
    "politician_membership_url": "/politicians/memberships/4395/",
    "procedural": false,
    "source_id": "10742280",
    "h1": {
        "en": "Statements By Members",
        "fr": "D\u00e9clarations De D\u00e9put\u00e9s"
    },
    "h2": {
        "en": "Picture Butte Citizen of the Year 2020",
        "fr": "Le citoyen de l'ann\u00e9e 2020 de Picture Butte"
    },
    "document_url": "/debates/2020/1/31/",
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}