VANOC congratulates Minister of State Gary Lunn and Minister James Moore on their new responsibilities

Oct 31, 2008

Vancouver, BC — John Furlong, Chief Executive Officer for the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) yesterday congratulated Gary Lunn, M.P. for Saanich-Gulf Islands, on being named Minister of State (Sport).

“I would like to extend our congratulations to the Honourable Gary Lunn on his appointment as Minister of State (Sport). The Government of Canada is a key partner in our efforts to stage outstanding Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in 2010 and we are delighted that Minister of State Lunn who, as BC M.P. knows our project well, is assuming responsibility of this partnership with just over 460 days before Canada hosts the Games,” said John Furlong.

“We also congratulate Minister James Moore on his appointment as Minister of Canadian Heritage and look forward to continuing to work with him. Minister Moore has always demonstrated unwavering support and enthusiasm for the Games,” continued Furlong. “On behalf of our entire team, we look forward to strengthening the already solid partnerships on the road to 2010 as we pursue a common goal of ensuring that all Canadians benefit from the hosting of the 2010 Winter Games.”

About VANOC
VANOC’s government partners provide funding, infrastructure, essential service support and management services to the 2010 Winter Games, which will contribute to lasting economic, sport, cultural and social legacies. VANOC’s government partners include the Government of Canada, the Province of British Columbia, the City of Vancouver and the Resort Municipality of Whistler. To date, members of VANOC’s Contributing Province and Territory Program include Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario, Quebec and Yukon. VANOC’s Venue Cities are Richmond, Surrey and the District of West Vancouver. VANOC has also signed memoranda of understanding with each Canadian province and territory.

VANOC is responsible for the planning, organizing, financing and staging of the XXI Olympic Winter Games and the X Paralympic Winter Games in 2010. The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games will be staged in Vancouver and Whistler from February 12 to 28, 2010. Vancouver and Whistler will host the Paralympic Winter Games from March 12 to 21, 2010. Visit www.vancouver2010.com.

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