FITZPATRICK EVENT PRESS RELEASE
Press Release – MAY 13, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
A HUGE HONOUR FOR A LIFETIME OF PUBLIC SERVICE
Kelowna resident Senator Ross Fitzpatrick is being honoured at a gala event this weekend. In recognition of his many contributions to Kelowna, the OkanaganValley and Canada, the Central Okanagan Foundation is hosting the Senator Ross Fitzpatrick Tribute Dinner on May 17, 2008 at the Coast Capri Hotel. Senator Fitzpatrick retired from Canada’s Senate in February 2008. This event will celebrate the Senator’s many accomplishments with speeches from many friends and colleagues, including the Rt. Hon. Jean Chretien.
Ross Fitzpatrick was appointed to the Senate of Canada for British Columbia in March 1998. Born and raised in the Okanagan, Senator Fitzpatrick has a strong commitment to the community, environment, business and above all Canada. This commitment is reflected in his tireless work with the many non-profit organizations and community groups including the Vancouver Institute, BC Government House Foundation and the Okanagan Thompson International Sculpture Society. He is a member of the Okanagan Vintners Estate Winery Association, KelownaArtGallery, Canadian Club, Kelowna Rotary Club and is a supporter of Kelowna General Hospital Foundation, the RotaryPerformingArtsCenter, Central Okanagan Foundation and the BC Children’s Hospital, and CanadianParks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS).
He is the proprietor of CedarCreek Estate Winery, General Partner DRF & Associates, Chairman of Greata Ranch Development Corporation and Chairman of Channel Resources Ltd. Senator Fitzpatrick was the founder and CEO of Viceroy Resource Corporation, which was named BC’s fastest growing company for three consecutive years by Profit magazine. Viceroy also received a number of environmental rewards for its development of Castle Mountain Gold Mine in California. He began his career in politics in 1963 as the Executive Assistant to a Federal Cabinet Minister.
Net proceeds from the event will go to Central Okanagan Foundation.