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By Mildred Devins, Adult Leisure Chairperson Published in the Shaarey Zedek Shofar in January 2008
The Honorable Pearl McGonigal, CM, OM, CD, LLD, spoke to our group on October 12, 2007. She was Lieutenant Govenor for the Province of Manitoba from 1981 to 1986. Ms McGonigal shared some of her notable experiences at the Governors house with us. She was hostess to many distinguished guests from around the world: Mother Teresa, Prince Edward and Madame Sadat, to name a few. Ms. McGonigal had many wonderful experiences when she traveled to the far north of our province. The native people were thrilled with her visit. She arrived, on one visit, when heavy rain made all the roads and walkways wet and muddy. Within minutes, twigs were placed to create a dry walk for her to navigate. During and since leaving the Governors house, Ms McGonigal has served on many civic committees with great success. She received numerous awards, which include Hadassah-Wizo Woman of the Year (1994), B’Nai Brith Canada’s Humanitarian Award (1984), the Order of Canada (1995), and the Order of Manitoba (1999).
Ms McGonigal was Chair of
the Grace General Hospital Foundation in 1992. At present, she
continues to lend her support and expertise to the Grace Hospital.
Ms McGonigal emanates the spirit of volunteerism. She told us that
she follows the advice given to her by her father when she
approaches each new challenge: We certainly experienced all this criteria when she spoke to us. She is a lovely, warm human being. We wish her well in all her future endeavours. |
