Mt. View/Spectrum High School Distinguished Alumni Recognition
On June 1, 2023 my high school alumni recognized my career with this designation. Here are my comments at the ceremony. Thank you Mayor Dean Murdock for the introduction; congratulations other alumni for the recognition – it is an honour to be in your company; and a special thanks to my family – all members of my family for so much support for so many years. Allow me to make three comments: 1. Just how much this means to me. I attended nine schools in 12 years – my father was transferred around BC, and we rented once or twice at each stop - so it would be remarkable if anyone even remembers my attendance – thus to be presented with a recognition like this is extraordinary and I am truly grateful. 2. As I look to some here who are travelling similar paths to mine, I want to stress that the goal was never to collect titles and positions – the goal is to make the most of these opportunities. Winning an election is not the goal – taking advantage of the oppo