January 6th, 1975 15,

On invitation from Nic Worship the Mayor, Premier David Barrett Special Guest

Speaker-
then spoke to the assembly, expressing appreciation for the gifts he and Premier D,

Mrs. Barrett had received, and commenting that he thought the well-attended paneer
meeting reflected the growth of the City and renewed interest in civic
affairs. Premier Barrett stated that while he and his family lived on
Western Drive in the Mary Hill area of the City, his children benefited
from the School system and from the City Council insisting on space for
recreation on Mary Hill. Premier Barrett, in speaking on the need for
Community recreation, mentioned that there will be more troubled children
as family life continues to decline in North America, and he attributed
this partly to the fact that very few families have older relatives
living with them any more. Premier Barrett then spoke to the recent
provision of bus transportation in the area, and commented that the
success of this venture was due to the fset that Port Coquitlam has the
highest rate of usage per capita not only in this Province, but in North
America. Premier Barrett referred to highway improvements in the area,
and expressed his uppreciation to the Mayors of the three municipalities
involved for their co-operation in assisting to resolve problems in that
regard. Premier Barrett then stated that the he had directed the
Minister of Municipal Affairs to have a study on amalgamation undertaken
this year, for which the Provincial Government would bear the entire
cost, and that the study would be made available to the Municipal officials
involved for discussion when it has been completed. Premier Barrett
commented that Port Coquitlam is a growth area, and that there will be
meetings with Municipal officials on housing plans and required services.
Premier Barrett then extended congratulations to the re-elected Aldermen
and stated that the endeavours of the Council to serve the Community had
his sympathy, support and interest.
At the request of His Worship the Mayor, Alderman Keryluk then Presentation §
of gifts-

presented Mrs. R. Wenman with a gold bracelet and charm depicting the Hon.& Mrs.R.

Wenman (MP-
crest of the City as a momento of Port Coquitlam, and Alderman Laking Fraser Valle

West)
presented Mr. R. Wenman, M.P., Fraser Valley West, with a cufflink and

tie tack ensemble also depicting the City's crest,

GREETINGS TO PORT COQUITLAM: Greetings to

Port Coqui
On invitation of His Worship the Mayor, Mr. Wenman then spoke to Robert

Wenman, M.P. |

the assembly, stating that it will be a great privilege to wear the

gifts presented this evening, and that the Council would also have his