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November 5, 2007

Minister Congratulates Sports Hall of Fame Inductees

Six individuals who have made outstanding contributions to sport in Newfoundland and Labrador were honoured Saturday, November 3, with induction into the Newfoundland and Labrador Sports Hall of Fame.

The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister Tourism, Culture and Recreation, today congratulated 2007 inductees William "Bill" Breen of St. John�s; former Bell Islander Mike Kelly, who currently lives in Gander; and former St. Lawrence native Tom Tarrant, who currently lives in Inverary, Ontario; all of whom were entered into the Hall of Fame in the Athlete category; Matthew J. Foster, originally of Broughshane, Ireland, now living in St. John�s; and Robert P. Hillier of Mount Pearl, who were inducted in the Builder category; as well as former St. John�s native Gordon C. Follett, who now lives in Outer Cove, who was inducted in the Athlete/Builder category.

"Induction into the Hall of Fame is a tremendous achievement and recognizes the commitment and contribution these individuals have made to sport in this province," Minister Jackman said. "I sincerely congratulate them, and thank them, for the efforts they have made to further the development of sport in Newfoundland and Labrador."

The Honourable Shawn Skinner, Minister of Human Resources, Labour and Employment, attended Saturday�s induction ceremony on behalf of Minister Jackman.

"It was great to see these athletes and builders recognized for their accomplishments," Minister Skinner said. "This is a prestigious honour, and reflects the level of talent and dedication that exists within our provincial sport community."

Since 1973, the Newfoundland and Labrador Sports Hall of Fame has paid tribute to individuals, groups, associations, families or teams � on the basis of playing ability, sportsmanship and character � who have achieved distinction in amateur and professional athletics. It also honours, and records for history, those who have made a major contribution to the development and advancement of sport in this province.

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Media contacts:

Heather May
Director of Communications
Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation
709-729-0928, 697-5061
heathermay@gov.nl.ca 
Ed Moriarity:
Director of Communications
Department of Human Resources, Labour and Employment
709-729-4062, 728-9623
edmoriarity@gov.nl.ca

2007 11 05                                                     11:15 a.m.

 


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