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STATEMENT BY THE PRIME MINISTER
August 2, 2000
Ottawa, Ontario
Prime Minister Jean Chrétien today issued this congratulatory statement on
the occasion of the one hundredth birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The
Queen Mother:
"It is my great pleasure, on behalf of the people of Canada, to
extend my warmest wishes to Her Majesty on this, her 100 th
birthday.
On this happy occasion, Canadians remember fondly The Queen Mother’s
tour of Canada in the summer of 1939 with her husband, King George VI.
During that tour, she won forever our hearts, and in the dark war years that
followed, earned the deep and abiding respect of Canadians for her courage.
In the years since – years marked by constant change – Her Majesty has
been a reassuring source of enduring civility and dignity.
Aline joins me in congratulating Her Majesty on this exceptional
occasion. We know that all Canadians join us in wishing Her Majesty a most
enjoyable birthday celebration and continued health and happiness."
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PMO Press Office: (613) 957-5555
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