Jim and Judie Edgar - Member Statement

CLAUDIA CHENDER « » : Mr. Speaker, as the MLA for Dartmouth South - which is proud to host the Daffodil Garden for Cancer Survivors - I also rise to recognize Jim and Judie Edgar today, the creators behind Dartmouth's most recent and iconic installation.

The Daffodil Garden for Cancer Survivors is in Ferry Terminal Park in Dartmouth. If anyone wants to come visit, you're all very welcome. It officially opened in September 2020. To date, over 30,000 daffodil bulbs have been planted by Jim and Judie's loyal volunteer team, which includes the community, myself, my staff, my family, and many other MLAs and their families, as you've heard.

Overlooking Halifax Harbour, the garden is a place for contemplation, remembrance, and healing for anyone affected by cancer. A wash of thousands of bright yellow daffodils pop up each Spring and it is a sight to behold. It brings joy to our hearts, and I really encourage you all, once we rise, to go visit.

Jim and Judie's steady dedication to this project brought it to life and now we all get to enjoy the fruits of their labour. Thank you so much to both of you. (Applause)