February 14, 2002
Ottawa, Ontario
Prime Minister Jean Chrétien was saddened to learn of the death today of
former Lieutenant-Governor of Alberta Horace A. (Bud) Olson:
"In all the years that I have know him, Bud Olson always showed
himself to be a dedicated public servant of formidable style who had a true
eye for what mattered to his fellow citizens.
Whether it be as a farmer, as an MP, as a Cabinet Minister, as a Senator
or as Lieutenant-Governor of Alberta, he dedicated himself fully to the
betterment of Alberta and Canada as a whole. His stellar career in the
service of our country is an example to all Canadians, and particularly to
those who would aspire to public office. He will be greatly missed.
Aline joins me in offering, on behalf of all Canadians, our most sincere
and heartfelt condolences to Bud’s wife, Lucille, as well as his family
and many friends."
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