For Immediate Release 2009PREM0069-000667 November 22, 2009

Office of the Premier

 

PREMIER’S STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF ART COWIE

 

VANCOUVER - Premier Gordon Campbell issued the following statement today on the death of noted B.C. planner and former Member of the Legislative Assembly Art Cowie.

 

            “Today we say goodbye to a great British Columbian who dedicated himself tirelessly to the betterment of Vancouver and the entire province of British Columbia.

 

            “Art Cowie’s passion for making Vancouver one of the most liveable cities in the world cannot be overstated. From his roles and responsibilities with the Vancouver Park Board to his position as director of the Pacific National Exhibition, Art was resolute in his belief about the importance of making Vancouver and British Columbia a better place for all citizens.

 

            “Art was a successful community and regional planner, landscape architect, former Vancouver Park Board member, Vancouver City Counsellor and MLA who was generous with his time and passionate about his community.

 

“As MLA for Vancouver-Quilchena from 1991 to 1993, Art was committed to the future and well-being his constituents. His decision to step aside as MLA to give me the opportunity to serve British Columbians in the Legislature is something for which I shall be forever grateful.

 

 “Art Cowie will be truly missed throughout British Columbia. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.”

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Contact:
Bridgitte Anderson
Press Secretary
Office of the Premier
604-307-7177

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