Statement made on 07 July 2010 by Senator Frank Mahovlich
Hon. Francis William Mahovlich:
Honourable senators, this past weekend, I had the privilege to participate in the celebrations marking the one hundredth anniversary of St. Thomas University in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Over the last few weeks, the university has hosted over 600 alumni and guests at various cultural and social events to celebrate this amazing milestone.
During my visit, I was asked to speak at the inauguration of the STU Tommies Sports Wall of Fame, where I joined the first class of inductees and their families.
While St. Thomas University is Canada's only university dedicated exclusively to liberal arts studies, sports have always been part of student life.
The Sports Wall of Fame is a wonderful way to honour many of the university's all-star athletes, teams and coaches. Some of the first inductees include Joey George, Bryan Jones, John McAloon, Walter "Bubsy" Mills, Vance Toner, LeRoy Washburn and Peter McKee, who may be better known as one of the famous Flying Fathers.
I invite all honourable senators to join me in sending St. Thomas University heartfelt congratulations for reaching one hundred years of helping to shape tomorrow's leaders.
Hon. Senators: Hear, hear.