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GABRIELLE VINETTE gabrielle.vinette@eap.on.ca
Council, alongside the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO), recognized Rory Renwick, 11, with a Citizen Recognition Medalion for her lea- dership and courage during the recent incident involving the bus and transport truck collision on April 22. “There’s not a day that goes by that we’re not left in awe about the resilience and the power that we see in our children and youth. But then there’s these kinds of kids and these kinds of events that really stop us in our tracks. April 22 was one of those days and Rory is a prime example of that,” said Tammy DeGiovanni, a senior vice-president BU$)&0 BUUIFDPVODJMNFFUJOH Renwick, a student aboard the bus during the incident demonstrated courage as she assisted the 11 other children onboard and ensuring their safe evacuation. “Rory is a living proof of the impact one person can make, no matter the size or age,” said Interim Russell Mayor Jamie Laurin. “After the collision, Rory sprang into action to ensure the emotional and physical wellbeing of others on the bus were met. She provided comfort and reassurance to the younger children while they waited for the first responders to arrive. At 11 years old, Rory is a reminder to us that we possess
Rory Renwick, qui a reçu une médaille de reconnaissance des citoyens de la part du conseil municipal de Russell, se tient aux côtés des 11 élèves qui ont été reconnus pour leur bravoure à la suite d’un accident d’autobus scolaire à Russell, ainsi que des représentants du CHEO, de l’UCDSB, des services d’incendie de Russell, des employés municipaux, du maire Maurin et des conseillers municipaux Lisa Deacon et Marc Lalonde. (Photo fournie) the potential to make a difference.”
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and determination that was on display in the face of what must have been chaos and uncertainty,” said DeGiovanni. “They remai- ned calm under pressure and demonstrated MFWFMTPGNBUVSJUZGBSCFZPOEUIFJSZFBST8F heard of how they stepped up to care for one another and of one remarkable woman who led the efforts to organize, communicate, and selflessly help the others. It’s an honor to be here today to recognize the group and Rory Renwick.”
The acting mayor also took the time to SFDPHOJ[FUIFUFBNBU$)&0 XIPiTQSBOH into action without hesitation” and extended his appreciation to all first responders and bystanders who aided during the emergency. During the council meeting, the room XBTàMMFEXJUISFQSFTFOUBUJWFTGSPN$)&0 the Upper Canada District School Board, Russell Public School, school families, and friends, to gather to celebrate Rory Renwick’s selfless actions. In addition to honoring Rory, Council took
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