Thank you Mr. Speaker, 

Today I would like to recognize women of distinction from Cloverdale-Langley City. 

The first woman to mention is Anita Huberman, CEO of the Surrey Board of Trade. In her 29th year with the organization, Anita has done tremendous work in building and promoting the City of Surrey as a destination where people can find well-paying jobs while raising their families. 

Another woman I would like to recognize is Shannon Todd Booth, Executive Director of the Langley Hospice Society. I have known Shannon for over 20 years now and can attest to her community involvement across the non-profit sectors. Shannon and her team at the Langley Hospice Society are to be commended for the new hospice in Langley, allowing residents to live well, right to the end. 

I want to also mention Kelly Sears, President of the Waceya Métis Society. In this role, Kelly serves local Métis people in the Langley & White Rock Area and helps protect, promote, and enhance the status of Métis membership in our region.  

Lastly, I want to recognize Ursula Maxwell-Lewis, who has served the Cloverdale community as an award-winning journalist. She runs a travel blog, sharing stories from around the world, and is involved with many non-profits in our community including the Surrey International Writers Conference. 

I want to thank these women who make our community a better place for all.  

Thank you Mr. Speaker