 It is my privilege today to honour outstanding British clumpias who have distinguished themselves in their communities and far beyond. We are gathered to salute some remarkable people, people whose contribution to community service have helped strengthen the fabric of our society. The metal recognises generosity, service, acts of selflessness and contributions to community life that make our province a better place to live. These recipients represent a much larger community of British Columbians who are doing important service. People who selflessly donate their time and energy to their fellow citizens without ever expecting anything in return.