November 29, 2011
Solicitor General Honours Surrey Corrections Staff

SURREY – Adult and youth corrections and probation officers from around the province were honoured at the Solicitor General’s annual Corrections Exemplary Service Medals award ceremony.

This year, 28 employees from the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General and the Ministry of Children and Family Development received awards presented by Solicitor General and Attorney General Shirley Bond and Minister of Children and Family Development Mary McNeil on behalf of the Governor General of Canada, His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston. Three officers from Surrey received awards:

• Leona Imrie – Surrey Pretrial Services Centre, Surrey, B.C.
• Rodney Johnston – Surrey Pretrial Services Centre, Surrey, B.C.
• Chad Salim – Surrey East Community Corrections Office, Surrey, B.C.

Why this matters:

• The awards are presented to honour Corrections staff members who have reached milestones for exemplary service, beginning at 20 years for the Corrections Exemplary Service Medal and 30 years for the Corrections Exemplary Service Bar.

Quotes:

“So often these important members of our community go unacknowledged. Today is their day to be recognized and I’m happy to pay tribute to their hard work and dedication.”
- Surrey-Panorama MLA Stephanie Cadieux

“Corrections officers are multifaceted professionals whose expertise range from life skills development to security and safety control. Their work is just as important at the incredible dedication we are honouring today.”
- Surrey-Tynehead MLA Dave S. Hayer

“Today we’re celebrating the incredible successes of those who help keep our communities safe and are dedicated to improving the lives of others.”
- Surrey-Cloverdale MLA Kevin S. Falcon

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