Statement by Judy Sgro on the death of Marian Maloney

Statement by Judy Sgro on the death of Marian Maloney // Déclaration de Judy Sgro au sujet du décès de Marian Maloney

Hon. Judy Sgro (York West, Lib.): Mr. Speaker, retired senator, Marian Maloney, passed away on Saturday. Born in 1924 and appointed to the Senate in 1998, she served as an inspiration to us all. She was an example of what it meant to be a loyal, passionate and hard-working Liberal. Her dedication to women in politics knew no bounds. She tirelessly worked to raise funds for women entering federal politics through the Judy LaMarsh Fund and she mentored those already in politics as president of the Ontario Women's Liberal Commission and as chairwoman of the Women's National Liberal Caucus. A matriarch to our party, she has left her unforgettable mark on women on and off Parliament Hill. Today, Senator Maloney's funeral will take place in Toronto. Many of us in Ottawa whose lives she touched cannot be there in person but we will be there in spirit. For all her contributions to the Liberal Party and to Parliament, we thank her and say, "Job well done, Marian".

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