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outaur<CHchir is re-elected FANy SUNSHINE Keith,- said Jean Williams, chair of ou u te Champion Conaervation Halton. J: waa a nigist of sayîng good-bye to old During thse 26 years Mr. Bird served wîtb flaces and welcoming new ones. Conservation Halton, ise's been a member Long-Uime Conservation Halton board of ail tise advisory committees and chair of memnber and Oakviile Councillor Keits tise nlajoïity of dhm, Ma Williama said in Q -Bird bid adieu to tise position he's had with ber addresa bo tihe retiuing board member. Consration Halton for more tisan two "It's been an isonour and respiesr decades during tise board of directors meet- to, recognize one of our longeai serving ing bursay.direciora. You were always articulate and "I neyer thought I'd be paymng tribute to neyer backed down from spirited debate. We value your service and wiss you ail tise Oakville Cowsciilor Allan E.lgar replaced Mr. Bird. Mr. Elgar will serve on tise com- munity relations advisory comnsattee and tise govemance committee. M.Bird told The Champion tise reason to Oakville Council paasisg a resolution Affes. st year which stated councillors cati't sit eto univety on a committee for more than two years. . . . .. . . ."I'm not bitter, 1 accept tise decision," he ,'igMng university placement said. "I enjoyed my tenuire there and 1 hope kiallcim szesi made a positive contribution." C«npter echnlogyThe board of directors also leamed Strong athletic, music, art and Douglas Macdonald, representing dram ProtamsBurlington, had resigned, citing personal Gw WwtOrS"o and professional reasons. "I sincerely *P mA lfm »i regret Usat 1 must submit my resignation toItpmornph6 from tise Conservation Halton board of Ape dmeforthedirectors," he stated in a letter circulaei ai sww«»2sch"eye'- the meeting. "I fmnd I'm not able to ade- -a**,kquaiely devote Use trne required to fulfill oha my committee reiponsibilities properly." St Jhn sKîlarnok IConservation Halton for 2002. Ms Wilasacpe h oiino St. ohdsKilmrnom