Senator Gerry St. Germain recognized the achievements of a quartet of Deltans when he handed out 14 Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medals last Thursday.
"These recipients come from varied backgrounds and were chosen on their merits," said St. Germain. "Whether it is success in business, dedication to community service, honoured military service or generous philanthropic contributions, the common tie that binds these folks together are their efforts to make Canada a better place in which to live."
The Delta recipients included:
George Harvie serves as the chief administrative officer for the Corporation of Delta. His professional efforts have been successful in securing funding for nine major infrastructure projects that directly benefit his community and local area. As a long time Delta resident, Harvie has volunteered his time outside of the office to make Delta a better place to live.
Sean Hodgins is president of Century Group, a family company with roots in Delta dating back 55 years. He is a noted philanthropist, having supported many causes, including, in a large way, the Delta Hospital Foundation. He served as a young man with the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada Regiment as well as a member of the Delta Police Board for a number of years.
Dale Saip was first elected to the Delta school board in 1987. He is a volunteer for many local causes in the community and in 2011, Saip took his community service to the next level by putting his name forward as a candidate for nomination for federal office. Professionally, Saip serves as vice president of business development for the Vancouver Giants hockey club.
Ron Toigo is managing director of Shato Holdings Ltd., private property holdings firm based in Vancouver. Toigo has dedicated a part of his life to advancing participation in sports, particularly hockey, throughout Western Canada. He served as chair of the 2006 World Junior Tournament, governor of the Western Hockey League, chair of the CKNW Orphans Fund and a director of the 2009 World Police and Fire Games.
