Sullivan term as mayor celebrated in video tribute
Gentle toast to Sullivan
Board of Trade luncheon honours outgoing mayor
by JEFF HODSON/ METRO VANCOUVER
As meals went, the Board of Trade’s luncheon to honour outgoing Mayor Sam Sullivan was a bit starchy — all toast, no roast.
About 300 people, including Sullivan’s parents and his partner Lynn Zanatta, attended the early afternoon event at the Westin Bayshore in Coal Harbour yesterday.
Memories are made of this
Say goodbye, Sam
By IRWIN LOY, 24 HOURS
Friends, colleagues and one-time adversaries raised a glass to departing Vancouver Mayor Sam Sullivan yesterday in a traditional “roast and toast” luncheon that quickly became a love-in.
Speakers at yesterday’s event largely left out the roasting from their speeches, instead heaping praise on the soon-to-be former mayor, who was turfed by his own political party earlier this year.
Sam Sullivan pokes fun at himself at roast
Outgoing Vancouver Mayor Sam Sullivan was held over the flames at a Vancouver Board of Trade roast in his honour today at the Westin Bayshore Hotel. Man In Motion’s Rick Hansen, (right) congratulates Mayor Sullivan.
Photograph by : Les Bazso
Outgoing Vancouver Mayor Sam Sullivan poked fun at himself at his own roast yesterday.
“On 12 election campaigns I won every one. I lost the 13th,” joked Sullivan at a soldout Vancouver Board of Trade luncheon for 200 at the Westin Bayshore.
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Vancouver Board of Trade Luncheon Tribute to Mayor Sullivan
Join our celebrity roasters and toasters as they help us say “thank you” to Mayor Sam Sullivan for his 15 years on Vancouver City Council. This special Spirit of Vancouver® luncheon recognizes a unique life and Sam’s very special commitment to our community.
As an early advocate for individuals with disabilities, and as a city councillor, and more recently as mayor, Sam Sullivan’s perseverance in the face of often daunting challenges is a reminder to all of us that community service is an important part of our citizenship as individuals and businesses.
And while a skiing accident at the age of 19 made him a quadriplegic, “Citizen Sam” has never shied away from controversy, tough decisions or the rough and tumble of Vancouver politics, one of the city’s most colourful and entertaining contact sports.
Now, as he prepares to leave City Hall, join us for some memories and laughs as we hear from those who know Sam Sullivan best, including folks on both sides of the political fence.
Date: Monday, December 1, 2008 (event #090809)
Registration: 11:45 a.m. Lunch & Program: 12:15 – 2 p.m.
The Westin Bayshore Hotel – Grand Ballroom, 1601 Bayshore Drive
$56 members and guests/$81 future members + GST
Reserved tables of 8: $538 members/$842 future members + GST
Register at 604-641-1248 or www.boardoftrade.com
Outgoing Vancouver mayor and Langara grad Sam Sullivan encourages political involvement
by Marelle Reid, The Voice/Langara College
Vancouver Mayor Sam Sullivan’s term has ended and will be replaced after the civic election on Nov. 15.
Sullivan initiated numerous social movements during his time in office, and said he is proud of the contributions he and his government have made to the city.
He believes one of the most important achievements the completion of 3,800 social housing units that were built during his term.
Many people will be sorry to see him go, including councillor Tim Stevenson, who feels that Sullivan should have been nominated once again.