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          GOVERNMENT OF CANADA HONOURS TERRY FOX

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*PORT COQUITLAM, BRITISH COLUMBIA, SEPTEMBER 12, 2009 *– The Honourable 
James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages and 
Member of Parliament for Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, on behalf 
of the Honourable Jim Prentice, Canada's Environment Minister and 
Minister responsible for Parks Canada, today commemorated the national 
historic significance of Terry Fox with the unveiling of a Historic 
Sites and Monuments Board of Canada plaque.

“All Canadians are very proud of Terry Fox’s accomplishments and I am 
honoured to be commemorating him in his home town,” said Minister Moore. 
“In the 29 years since his run ended, Terry Fox’s effort to raise both 
awareness and money in the fight against cancer continue to inspire 
Canadians and others around the world, and this has made him a true 
Canadian hero and icon. I am delighted to be here, with his family, to 
express my profound admiration for this inspiring young Canadian.”

Terry Fox is recognized as a person of national historic significance 
for his outstanding feat of athleticism; his highly personal and 
inspirational humanitarian and philanthropic purpose; and as an enduring 
Canadian icon. A plaque was unveiled by Minister Moore along with 
Terry’s parents, Betty and Rolly Fox, family members and friends at Port 
Coquitlam City Hall, where Terry received his Order of Canada and in the 
community he called home.

"Our family is proud to know that Terry is being recognized with a 
plaque by the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada. Terry wanted 
to set an example that would never be forgotten. It's been 29 years 
since Terry ran the Marathon of Hope, and to know he is seen as someone 
who has left a significant mark on Canadian History, it's clear that the 
example that he set, hasn't been forgotten by Canadians," said Terry’s 
mother, Betty Fox.

“Terry Fox captivated Canadians, gave a new meaning to personal courage, 
and revolutionised fundraising,” said Minister Prentice. “Today’s 
commemoration is a great example of our government’s commitment to 
honouring Canadians who have contributed to making our country great and 
our commitment to ensuring that their stories are never forgotten. Terry 
Fox fully deserves to be part of Canada’s family of historic persons and 
I am very proud to officially recognize his courage.”

Parks Canada manages a nation-wide network of national historic sites 
that commemorate persons, places and events that have shaped Canada’s 
history and which offer visitors the opportunity for real and inspiring 
discovery. Parks Canada works to ensure that Canada’s historic and 
natural heritage is presented and protected for the enjoyment, 
education, appreciation and inspired discovery of all Canadians, today 
and in the future.

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*Information:*

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Frédéric Baril

Press Secretary

Office of the Minister of the Environment

Tel.: 819-997-1441

John Aldag

Manager, Historic Sites

Parks Canada, Coastal BC Field Unit

Tel.: 604-513-4780

Cell.: 604-897-9033


  (Also available on the Internet at www.pc.gc.ca under Media Room.)



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Subject: 	Terry Fox Plaque Unveiling by Government of Canada
Date: 	Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:02:05 -0700
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Gerry Borden
Commemorations Officer | Agent, commémorations
Parks Canada, Coastal BC | Parcs Canada, Unité de gestion de la côte de la
C.-B.
Phone:  604-513-4783 | Téléphone : 604-513-4783
Fax: 604-513-4788 | Télécopieur : 604-513-4788