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Mike Morrice, MP for Kitchener Centre: Mr. Speaker, 24 years ago Mary Jane Patterson left TV production to study at the University of Waterloo. Our community is so fortunate that she would go on to take the reins of a new project that would grow into a 20-person hub for environmental action and pillar in our community, Reep Green Solutions.

It was a joy to work hand-in-hand with her to build support for Waterloo Region’s first-ever climate action plan years ago. I am so proud of how she and others have only upped the ambition in the years since.

MJ is not only a friend and a visionary leader, but a mentor to myself and so many in our community.

Now, as she gets ready to retire, our community is coming together to thank her for her steadfast leadership and unwavering commitment to give thousands of folks the tools they need to take action, including the gem that is the Reep House for Sustainable Living.

Congratulations, MJ and also to Patrick Gilbride, incoming executive director at Reep. I cannot think of a better choice to build on the incredible foundation that MJ has laid.