Released on October 2, 2013
Lieutenant Governor Vaughn Solomon Schofield announced today seven recipients who will be invested into the Saskatchewan Order of Merit.
“Since the Saskatchewan Order of Merit was established in 1985, some of Canada’s most renowned citizens have received the honour,” Solomon Schofield said. “We can be proud that these remarkable people are all from our province. This year’s recipients are very impressive, and are most worthy to be counted among our brightest and best.”
This year's recipients are:
• Dr. Richard B. Baltzan, O.C., Physician
• Mr. John V. Cross, Biosciences Entrepreneur
• Ms. May Henderson, Provincial Secretary, Métis Nation
• Mr. Grant J. Kook, Private Equity Manager, Entrepreneur
• Dr. Jim Miller, Professor
• Dr. George R. Reed, C.M., LL.D., Community Leader
• Mr. Arthur Wakabayashi, C.M., Chancellor Emeritus
The seven recipients will be officially invested into the Order during a ceremony on November 4 in Regina.
For more information on the Saskatchewan Order of Merit and its members or the Saskatchewan Honours and Awards Program, please visit www.ops.gov.sk.ca/som.
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For more information, contact:
Dan Palmer
Intergovernmental Affairs
Regina
Phone: 306-787-2155