Paul Landry was honoured at the June 16 Board Meeting for 35 years of service as a Catholic Trustee. Landry has been a trustee since 1985, witnessing many changes and advancements at Kenora Catholic.
Teresa Gallik, Chair and Mike Favreau, Vice Chair, made a tribute to Landry, citing a few of the initiatives he's has been a part of during his tenure.
"Paul has been a cornerstone of growth at Kenora Catholic and holds the history of the board in his mind," said Teresa Gallik. "He's been part of many initiatives and was a driving force on the construction of St. Thomas Aquinas High School speaking with Ministry of Education officials, provincial and federal politicians to make sure the dream of being the only Catholic High School in Ontario, west of Thunder Bay, became a reality."
Trustee Landry has always been at the centre of the conversation when it comes to St. Louis School and later St. John School. Again, he was the Board's advocate with the Ministry of Education. His gentle persistence brought about a faculty and facility worthy of the students at St. Louis School. Paul always asks questions that put students at the forefront of decisions and planning, and when St. John School was amalgamated into Kenora Catholic in 2009, Paul immediately went to the school and started asking about improvements for the students.
Landry has been a strong communication link between the parishes, Bishop and Board. He has been a committee member on countless Board, provincial and Diocesan committees to further Catholic education in Ontario. He is fearless in advocating for the needs and best results of students in his kind and gentle way.
Paul Landry received an award in recognition of 35 years and counting, of dedicated leadership, vision and service as a Kenora Catholic District School Board Trustee.
