Gilles Beaudoin
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Gilles Beaudoin (1919–2007) was a Canadian politician and former Mayor of Trois-Rivières.
Background[edit]
Beaudoin was born on October 12, 1919. He owned and managed a furniture store located on rue Champflour. He married Dolorès Blais in 1943 and was the father of five children.[1]
Political career[edit]
Beaudoin was elected for the first time as Mayor in 1970. He was re-elected in 1974, 1978, 1982 and 1986. He did not run for re-election in 1990.
Achievements[edit]
His accomplishments include:[2]
- the advent of the 1975 Jeux du Québec (Quebec Games) finals;
- the beautification of the port of Trois-Rivières;
- the completion of Hôtel Delta's convention center;
- the construction of the pont Radisson (Radisson Bridge);
- the opening of the Salle J.-Antonio-Thompson concert hall and
- the revitalization of downtown Trois-Rivières.
Death[edit]
Beaudoin died on August 22, 2007.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ "Décès de Monsieur Gilles Beaudoin, La Vie Rurale, August 22, 2007". Archived from the original on August 15, 2007. Retrieved August 24, 2007.
- ^ "Parcours de vie de Gilles Beaudoin, Ville de Trois-Rivières, August 22, 2007". Archived from the original on September 27, 2007. Retrieved August 24, 2007.
- ^ L'ex-maire Gilles Beaudoin s'éteint, Le Nouvelliste, August 23, 2007