Well-known Vancouver politician George Puil dies at 92 | 24CA News
A person who spent extra time in Vancouver’s metropolis corridor than simply about anybody else and was a family title within the metropolis for many years has handed away.
Longstanding B.C. politician George Puil died at age 92.
The City of Vancouver posted an internet tribute to Puil, highlighting the actual fact he served on the Vancouver Park Board for 12 years and, much more remarkably, served 11 phrases as a metropolis councillor over 26 years.
“We are saddened to hear of the passing of former long-time elected Park Board Commissioner and City Councillor, George Puil,” the City of Vancouver mentioned in a social media put up.
“Our thoughts go out to his family and loved ones during this difficult time.”
Puil was additionally the founding chair of the Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority and served because the chair of the Greater Vancouver Regional District.
He can be a member of the BC Football Hall of Fame as each an all-star soccer and rugby participant in his youth.
Puil was initially elected to public workplace as Vancouver Park Board commissioner in 1962.
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