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Statement in the House of Commons on Jim Acheson

April 2, 2019

On April 2, 2019, Alice Wong made a statement in the House of Commons on the topic of Jim Acheson’s 100th birthday:

https://alicewong.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/20190402-So31-Alice-Wong.mp4

The following is a transcript:

Hon. Alice Wong (Richmond Centre, CPC):
Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to rise today to pay tribute to the newest centenarian in my riding, Jim Acheson. On April 22, Jim will be turning 100 years young.

Hailing from North Ireland, Jim saw service in the Second World War, with the 405 Pathfinder squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Force. He served as a wireless radio mechanic on a man-made airstrip on a farm just outside of Surrey, Great Britain.

After the war, he started a successful piano business, which served the community for decades. His family then blossomed into three grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

I invite all members to join me in wishing Jim a happy birthday.

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Hon. Alice Wong, P.C.
Former Member of Parliament (Richmond Centre)