For Immediate Release
October 28, 2008

MPP Mike Colle to Propose Bill to
Recognize June 4th as Tom Longboat Day

Thomas Charles Longboat was not only one of the most celebrated and accomplished athlete in Canadian history, but also one of the world’s greatest long-distance runners. He helped establish marathon running as an International Sport and won marathons in record breaking times, beating competitors from all over the world.

MPP Mike Colle (Eglinton-Lawrence) will be proposing a private members bill to the Ontario Legislature to have June 4th (Longboat’s birth date) recognized at “Tom Longboat Day”.

A press conference on Tom Longboat’s contributions will be held on:

Date: Wednesday October 29th, 2008

Time: 2:00 p.m.

Location: Queen’s Park - Media Studios

Speakers:  

Professor/Dean Bruce Kidd - University of Toronto (Faculty of Physical Education and Health) and author of:
“Tom Longboat” (1980)

Six Nations Grand River Chief William K. Montour

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For additional information on MPP Mike Colle’s proposed Bill and on information on Tom Longboat, please contact:

Vittoria Maggisano
Executive Assistant to Mike Colle, M.P.P.
Chief Government Whip
Queen's Park, Room 251
Toronto, Ontario M7A 1A4
Tel: 416-325-4091 / Mobile: 416-671-6172
Fax: 416-325-4136