Last night the Milton Chamber of Commerce had its annual Community Awards Dinner and it gave out its Lifetime Achievement Award to Jim and Barbara Snow.
No blog entry can come close to documenting what Jim Snow has done not only for the town of Milton but for the province of Ontario. Here are just some recent high lights.
They had recently donated their famous “Snow farm” just outside Milton in Hornby to the Salvation Army. Just last summer we had a chance to attend a kids FUN Day put on by the KHI Community of the Salvation Army and it will be put to good use, to help children and their families in times of need. No matter what the Snow’s were doing, they were always thinking of others.
Further evidence to that is they have recently donated $500,000 to the CT Scanner for the Milton District Hospital. This was the largest single donation in the hospitals history. The CT scanner is much needed in Milton, and again they were thinking of others and the Town of Milton.
James Snow, as most people would know was the longest serving Minister of Transportation in the province of Ontario with his term lasting 9 years. He was elected under Premiere Robarts in 1967. He served as MPP for this area until 1985 when he chose not to run again.
For many people who drive along the 401 westward and eastward are familiar with the interchange of James Snow Parkway. This is just one tribute to a man who has served the public for many many years both in office and out of office. He is part of a family who is generous beyond comparison, always thinking of others before themselves and will no doubt leave a mark on our community for years to come.
Last night at the Chamber Dinner, both James and Barbara were honoured for their years of service to the public and their community with a Lifetime Achievement Award. I dont think Milton can thank them enough.