Fri 6 Jul 2007
STATEMENT
For Immediate Release
2007OTP0093-000886
July 3, 2007
Office of the Premier
PROVINCE MOURNS THE LOSS OF COLLEEN MCCRORY
VICTORIA – Premier Gordon Campbell issued the following statement upon learning of the sudden passing of Colleen McCrory. “British Columbians mourn the loss of one of B.C.’s most distinguished environmentalists, Colleen McCrory. Over her lifetime, Colleen demonstrated an unparalleled commitment to the wellbeing of B.C.’s wilderness and the future of this province.
“A founding member of the Valhalla Wilderness Society and Canada’s Future Forest Alliance, and a winner of the 1992 Goldman Environmental Prize, one of the world’s top environmental prizes, the Governor General of Canada’s Conservation Award and Vancouver Island Human Rights Coalition Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Protection of the Environment, she was a tireless champion for the preservation of our province’s natural habitat. “Colleen shared her knowledge with the world, and reminded us of the true value of our forests, our mountains and the wildlife that inhabits them. She built a network of environmental, native, industry, labour and community leaders and helped us work together for the betterment of British Columbia’s wildlife and its people.
“Colleen McCrory’s loss is deeply felt by British Columbians. To her family and her
community, we offer our sincerest condolences.”
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Media
contact:
Mike Morton
Press Secretary
Office of the Premier
250 213-8218
Bear Matters BC note:The family has requested that in lieu of flowers or cards that, for those who wish, donations be made to the Valhalla wilderness society, Box 329, New Denver, B.C. V0G 1S0.
