BruceHayreRecognition

The recognition of BruceHayre for his fundraising via MissVicki.

Taken from the Hansard (proceedings of the legislature of Nova Scotia Tuesday November 1, 2005)1

The honourable member for Halifax Needham.

RESOLUTION NO. 5070

MS. MAUREEN MACDONALD: Mr. Speaker, I hereby give notice that on a future day I shall move the adoption of the following resolution:

Whereas Bruce Hayre, a longtime supporter of the gay and lesbian community in Halifax, was a founding member of the Manna for Health Food Bank in 1997, and has been active with the Safe Harbour Metropolitan Community Church and the Aids Coalition of Nova Scotia; and

Whereas Bruce Hayre, for the third year in a row, raised the largest amount of money in all of Canada, for this year's Aids Walk, through which he provides about 90 per cent of the Manna for Health's operating budget; and

Whereas Bruce Hayre, appearing as his alter ego, Ms. Vicki, has organized and performed at many fundraising events for Manna for Health, in the Gay and Lesbian Youth Project, Feed Nova Scotia, and many other causes.

Therefore be it resolved that the Nova Scotia Legislature thank Bruce Hayre for his years of participation and support of the gay and lesbian community and indeed all Nova Scotians.

Mr. Speaker, I request waiver of notice.

MR. SPEAKER: There has been a request for waiver.

Is it agreed?

It is agreed.

Would all those in favour of the motion please say Aye. Contrary minded, Nay.

The motion is carried.

The honourable member for Halifax Needham on an introduction.

MS. MAUREEN MACDONALD: Mr. Speaker, in your gallery today, Mr. Bruce Hayre is here and I would ask members of the Legislature to give him a warm welcome. (Applause)

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MR. SPEAKER: Thank you. We certainly welcome our guest to the gallery today.